Electrical Controls & Instrument Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Patchway; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and defense company located in Bristol is seeking an Electrical Controls & Instrument Engineer. The role focuses on electrical engineering in various projects, requiring at least 5 years of experience and an HNC in Electrical Engineering. The company offers hybrid working options and numerous benefits aimed at ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working where possible

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme up to 7% employer contribution

Flexible opt-in extras such as gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in electrical engineering design environment.
• Experience in specification, design and procurement of electrical systems.
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide focus for all aspects of Electrical Engineering across projects.
• Review customer requirements to derive equipment specifications.
• Assist in equipment selection and compliance, and provide guidance on testing.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

EMC Design Principles

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Visio

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Controls & Instrument Engineer

Location

Bristol, UK

Overview

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Our culture focuses on values, community dedication and excellence. L3Harris Technologies is the trusted disruptor in the defense industry, delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains for national security. This role is based in Bristol, the headquarters for our Maritime UK businesses, which provide warship automation systems for Albion Class Landing Platform Docks, Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 26, Type 31 frigates and support autonomous surface vehicle technology for the Royal Navy and UK ports. The position’s Job ID is 30641.

Benefits

• Hybrid working where possible — please note 60% of your time over one‑month should be spent working onsite.
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4× salary (flexible up to 10×)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health‑care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)
• Employee Resource Group support

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional focus for all aspects of Electrical Engineering across a number of projects for both Control Consoles and Electrical Cabinets on Platform Management Systems.
• Review customer requirements and standards applicable to a warship to decompose and derive equipment specifications that equipment will be designed and accepted against, balancing cost and risk against capability and customer requirement.
• Assist in equipment selection, compliance, design and provide guidance on testing, integration, installation, commissioning and acceptance phases.
• Produce and maintain technical/equipment specifications; assist in the development of engineering plans; statements of work; technical assessment of client requirements; and the technical evaluation of supplier bids and correspondence.
• Assess and advise on technology suitability for application in the intended environment.
• Develop electrical designs and take ownership of the design artefacts including BoMs, EMC Control Plan, Separation & Segregation Strategy, Earthing & Screening Policy, Load Budget, Design Chronicle, etc.
• Produce and maintain ownership of the design deliverable items, including general arrangement, electrical schematics, wiring drawings, cable schedules, panel/enclosure designs, interface drawings, loop drawings and cable block diagrams, etc.
• Review designs of electrical circuits/designs to verify compliance with EMC and Safety standards.
• Produce test procedures for, and support Environment/EMC qualification of equipment.
• Review and improve electrical equipment design lifecycle processes under the guidance of lead and functional manager.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years minimum experience in an electrical engineering design environment.
• Good planning, communications, writing, organisational and co‑ordination skills.
• Experience in specification, design and procurement of electrical systems and equipment, control cabinets/panels.
• Excellent PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, C& I databases /tools).
• Familiarity with EMC design principles and requirements.

Important to Know

Due to the nature of our work many roles require UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the right to work in the UK and eligibility for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.