Electrical Process Planner

Job Title: Electrical Process Planner

Location: Samlesbury – Full time on-site

Salary: £51,772+ DOE

Who we are: 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

Working as part of a specialist team of Mechanical and Electrical Manufacturing Engineers and Process Planners, you will play a key role in supporting the modification of multiple F-35 aircraft with advanced Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) equipment.

Collaborating closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, you will be responsible for delivering high quality engineering and planning outputs that enable successful aircraft modification programmes. This is a highly collaborative position where your work will directly support both on-site production teams and external suppliers, ensuring manufacturing requirements are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. The role offers excellent exposure to complex aerospace projects within a fast-paced and technically challenging environment.

Core duties:

• Review and technically approve electrical engineering data, including 2D drawings, 3D models, and Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOM), ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the product lifecycle
• Convert complex engineering data into clear, structured Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) and detailed work instructions that enable efficient and high-quality production
• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support to aircraft assembly activities, ensuring electrical installations are delivered safely, correctly, and to specification
• Support the installation and integration of electrical looms, components, and assemblies, helping to resolve technical challenges and drive build progress
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure seamless transition from design through to manufacture and test
• Contribute to electrical testing and verification activities, applying your technical expertise to maintain high standards of quality, reliability, and operational performance

Essential Skills:

• Educated to HNC or higher or have completed a Craft/Technician Apprenticeship
• Experience of Electrical production planning/ support role and able to interpret electrical drawings, standards and processes.
• An understanding of SAP/Catia/electrical wire data would be a preference but training would be provided

F35 Manufacturing Engineering and Process Planning Team:

This is a unique opportunity to work on the world leading F-35 platform, supporting complex aircraft modifications and the integration of flight test instrumentation. You’ll play a pivotal role throughout the project lifecycle, from reviewing and approving engineering data to supporting hands-on aircraft build, installation, and testing activities.

Working as part of a highly skilled, cross-functional team, you’ll collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to deliver critical programme objectives. The role offers an engaging mix of engineering planning, technical problem-solving, and direct shop floor and aircraft support, providing valuable exposure across manufacturing, engineering, and aircraft integration. It is an excellent platform for developing transferable skills and progressing into future opportunities across a range of aerospace programmes.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 24th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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