Electrical CAD Draughtperson

Matchtech; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech invites applications for an Electronics CAD Technician / Harness Documentation Draughtsperson in the UK aerospace sector. The role focuses on producing controlled electrical and cable/harness drawing packs to enable repeatable manufacture across an expanding fleet.

You will work on harness assembly drawings, pinouts, schedules, BOMs, and participate in revision control and build support. Proficiency in electrical CAD and harness build knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical CAD and harness documentation experience required.
• SolidWorks Electrical (or similar) and strong Excel skills.
• Practical harness build knowledge: crimps/contacts, connectors, shielding, strain relief, labeling.

Responsibilities

• Create controlled electrical and cable/harness drawing packs for repeatable manufacture.
• Produce harness/cable assembly drawings with wire IDs/lengths, routing, shielding, and breakouts.
• Maintain revision/config control (PDM) and support build via ECR/ECN.

Skills

Electrical CAD

Harness documentation

Practical harness build knowledge

SolidWorks Electrical

Excel

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Excel

Job description

Pioneering UK aerospace business developing and operating large autonomous fixed‑wing UAVs (logistics / humanitarian / defence) is hiring an Electronics CAD Technician / Harness Documentation Draughtperson.

Documentation-led role creating controlled electrical + cable/harness drawing packs to enable repeatable manufacture across an expanding fleet and next‑gen programmes.

Key work

• Harness/cable assembly drawings: wire IDs/lengths, routing, shielding, breakouts, connector/termination detail
• Pinouts, cable schedules, from-to/wire lists, BOMs
• Revision/config control (PDM/document management) + build support (ECR/ECN)

Must have

• Electrical CAD + wiring/harness documentation experience
• SolidWorks Electrical (or similar) + strong Excel
• Practical harness build knowledge (crimps/contacts, connectors, shielding, strain relief, labelling)