Aerospace Electrical Systems Designer — Contract

Morson Group; Frimley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking an Electrical Systems Design Engineer to design, develop and test electrical systems for aerospace projects based in Frimley, Surrey. This contract role demands rigorous adherence to safety, reliability, and performance standards across cross-functional teams.

You will produce detailed designs and documentation, perform analyses, and support certification activities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in electrical systems design within aerospace or aviation.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, circuit design, and system integration.
• Familiarity with RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in CAD software and electrical simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical documentation to a high standard.
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical system designs, schematics, and layouts per project specs and standards.
• Conduct system- and component-level analysis to verify design integrity and safety criteria.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to integrate electrical systems.
• Create and maintain design reports, test plans, and certification packages.
• Support testing and validation activities, analyse results, implement design changes.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and company procedures.
• Identify and mitigate electrical system risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Utilise wiring, schematics, and simulation tools for design and documentation.
• Stay updated on industry trends to propose improvements.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Circuit design

System integration

CAD tools

Electrical simulation tools

Analytical skills

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD tools

Electrical simulation software

Job description

Morson Group is seeking an Electrical Systems Design Engineer to design, develop and test electrical systems for aerospace projects based in Frimley, Surrey. This contract role demands rigorous adherence to safety, reliability, and performance standards across cross-functional teams.

You will produce detailed designs and documentation, perform analyses, and support certification activities in a fast-paced engineering environment.