Electrical Design Engineer

iO Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge aerospace team is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a contract role based in Bristol. This hybrid position focuses on designing and developing electrical systems for Hydrogen testing environments, contributing to advanced laboratory test means, and requires proficiency in design tools as well as instrumentation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proficient with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or KiCad.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and systems.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop architectures for data acquisition and control systems.
• Create electrical schematics and specify instrumentation for diverse measurements.
• Collaborate on requirements and technical documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

KiCad

Electrical design principles

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Control systems

Avionic data buses

Testing principles

Agile mindset

Job description

We're Hiring: Electrical Design Engineer - Laboratory Test Means
Location: Bristol, UK | ️ Aerospace Industry | Contract Opportunity

Position: Electrical Design Engineer

Pay rate: £45.00 p/h inside IR35.

location: Bristol

Role Type: Contract until April 2026 with an Extension

Position: Hybrid role

Join a cutting-edge aerospace team driving innovation in Hydrogen testing and experimental test environments. This is your opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary group focused on designing and developing electrical systems for new test benches and facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop architectures for data acquisition and control systems
• Create electrical schematics and specify instrumentation for diverse measurements (pressure, flow, voltage, current, etc.)
• Collaborate on requirements and technical documentation
• Contribute to the setup of advanced laboratory test means and facilities

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or KiCad
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and systems
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems
• Familiarity with avionic data buses (ARINC 429, CAN, AFDX) and hardware interfaces (discretes, analogues)
• Solid grasp of testing principles
• Agile mindset with a strong team spirit

Be part of a future-focused team shaping the next generation of aerospace testing.

Apply now to join this exciting opportunity!