Cable / Harness Design Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking a Cable / Harness Design Engineer to ensure alignment between technical documentation and assembly. The role includes responsibilities like defining assembly construction and collaborating with design engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, attention to detail, and communication skills. This position offers around £39,000 depending on experience, with excellent benefits including a company bonus, pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime

25 days annual leave

Subsidised meals

Gym on site

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering within cable harness design or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of the relationship between technical documentation and physical hardware.
• Self-motivated, methodical, logical approach with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Define cable assembly construction based on electrical constraints.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electronic design engineers to deliver solutions.
• Act as technical interface to manufacturing, providing drawing approvals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Manufacturing experience in cable harness design

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Role Overview

MBDA is a leading defence organisation that partners with governments to defend freedom.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Circa £39,000 depending on experience


• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)


• Pension contribution up to 14% (employer + employee)


• Annual salary review


• Paid overtime


• Up to 15 days flexi leave


• 25 days annual leave, plus holiday purchase


• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking, gym on site at Stevenage


• Excellent career progression and development opportunities


• Flexible working arrangements – hybrid pattern: up to two days on‑site per week when possible

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Cable / Harness Design Engineer to serve as the focal point for drawing approvals and first‑of‑builds within the Interconnects team. The role involves interpreting cable harness assembly drawings and technical documentation, ensuring alignment between documentation and physical assembly, and facilitating robust manufacturing instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define cable assembly construction based on electrical constraints such as current, shielding, signal types, voltage drop, EMC and environmental requirements


• Apply production/process engineering knowledge to cable assembly design


• Collaborate with mechanical and electronic design engineers to deliver robust cable assembly solutions


• Act as technical interface to manufacturing, providing drawing approvals and first‑of‑build support


• Communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders


• Travel to other locations, including internationally, as required


• Ensure compliance with military Defence Standards and D38999 connector specifications (highly desirable)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering within cable harness design or related field


• Strong attention to detail and understanding of the relationship between technical documentation and physical hardware


• Self‑motivated, methodical, logical approach with a willingness to learn and progress


• Strong communication skills for regular electrical support among stakeholders


• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally


• Minimum requirement: British Citizen or dual UK national with capability to achieve security clearance (BPSS and higher)

Additional Information

• All employees must achieve medical and national security clearance for their role


• Applicants must be eligible for HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)


• Due to the nature of the business, a British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship is mandatory


• We recognise that everyone is unique; please let us know if you need any advice, support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.


• We offer employee‑led networks: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability, and more.