Electrical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in the Bristol area. This role involves developing electrical architecture, leading integration strategies, and enhancing design maturity within the Combat Systems team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, relevant educational background, and be eligible for UK SC Clearance, contributing significantly to innovative defence projects.

Benefits

Overtime

Private Healthcare

14% pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Qualifications

• Eligibility for UK SC Clearance required.
• Experience with submarine electrical systems highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop Combat System Electrical Architecture with the electrical team.
• Lead integration strategy with design teams.
• Coordinate Combat Systems sub-system teams for electrical system architecture.

Skills

Technical report writing

Engineering lifecycle

Defence standards knowledge

Submarine electrical systems

Education

BEng (Hons) / MEng

CEng (or requirements to satisfy CEng)

Job description

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Electrical Design Engineer needed to join our client, an established aerospace & defence engineering firm based in the Bristol area.

You will provide support to the Engineering Manager and/or external specialists during development, analysis, integration and verification of products' Combat System and its sub-systems.

What the role of the Electrical Design Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Electrical Design Engineer will include:

• Developing the Combat System Electrical Architecture working in conjunction with the Whole Boat Electrical team to deliver a viable design including high integrity capability
• Representing the Combat System team at the relevant working groups to support the platform and Combat System design maturity
• Leading the integration strategy in conjunction with the CS Build team with the platform design teams by developing strategies for routed systems including cabling
• Delivering technical input and engineering solutions in support of build and integration activities, defect resolution and change management
• Coordinating the Combat Systems sub-system teams to develop a suitable electrical system architecture
• Representing Combat Systems at the Electrical and Cooling Working Groups
• Attending Major Area reviews to ensure Combat Systems is maintaining a viable design within the platform

What experience you need to be the successful Electrical Design Engineer:

• Eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance - Sole UK Nationals
• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent
• CEng (or be able to satisfy requirements for CEng)
• Technical report writing skills
• Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle
• Knowledge and experience in defence standards whilst not essential would be an advantage
• Experience of submarine electrical systems and the application of scenarios is highly desirable

Benefits: Overtime, Private Healthcare,14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!

This really is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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