Electrical Design Engineer

Rullion; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for a fixed-term 12-month contract. The role involves developing design outputs for aerospace projects and requires proficiency in CATIA V5 and EWIS design. A degree in engineering or equivalent experience is necessary. Competitive salary ranges from £40,000 to £60,000, and the position is Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience required.
• Strong background in EWIS design in aerospace.
• Proficient in relevant CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop design outputs for R&T projects.
• Take ownership of work package from concept to maturity.
• Conduct technological comparisons and research.
• Prepare engineering notes and risk analyses.
• Create technical specifications for TRL justification.
• Produce detailed designs using CAD tools.

Skills

Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) design

CATIA V5

3DExperience CAD tools

Risk analysis

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree qualified or time served in engineering discipline

Tools

CATIA V5

3DExperience

Job description

Job Details

Job title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start date: As soon as possible subject to clearance

Duration: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE

Location: Bristol

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified or time served in the relevant engineering discipline
• Strong background in Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) design within aerospace.
• Proficient in CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience CAD tools.
• Knowledge of R&T environments, procedures, and demonstrator development processes.
• Experience in risk analysis, functional analysis, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver design office outputs for R&T projects under the guidance of technical leaders.
• Take ownership of a full work package, from concept to final maturity level.
• Conduct pre-studies, technological comparisons, and state-of-the-art research.
• Prepare simulations, engineering notes, calculation sheets, and risk/functional analyses.
• Create technical specifications and documentation for TRL justification.
• Produce detailed 3D and 2D designs using CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience.
• Select and liaise with manufacturing and test partners, ensuring progress and compliance.
• Validate prototypes and develop test plans, including test rig design if required.
• Compile test reports and contribute to Intellectual Property dossiers when necessary.

Additional Information

Please note all candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance.

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