Electrical Design Engineer

Meritus; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defence Electrical Manufacturing Company based in London is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. The role involves designing and developing electrical systems that meet defence standards. Candidates must be eligible for SC Security Clearance and have proven expertise in electrical design. This position offers a salary of up to £75,000 and a hybrid working model of 2/3 days per week in the office.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid / Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design for control panels or similar industrial systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical standards and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Provide engineering support during assembly, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design for control panels

Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)

Understanding of electrical standards (BS EN, DEF-STAN, IEC)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Defence Company London (Hybrid 2/3 days per week in the office) – Up to £75,000 SC Clearance Eligibility Required

MERITUS is partnered with an expanding Defence Electrical Manufacturing Company based in London, looking for Electrical Design Engineers to join their team. The organisation focuses on the design and production of electrical control panels.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of electrical systems that meet stringent defence and industry standards. This is a hands‑on engineering role requiring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in a regulated environment.

Due to project requirements, candidates need to be eligible for SC Security Clearance.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts in accordance with project specifications and defence standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and production teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, BOMs, and test procedures to support manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Provide engineering support during assembly, testing, and commissioning phases to resolve design or technical issues.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in electrical design for control panels or similar industrial systems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Strong understanding of electrical standards and regulations (e.g., BS EN, DEF-STAN, or IEC standards).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, defence‑focused environment.

Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Hybrid / Flexible working model (2/3 days per week in the office).

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Electrical Design Engineer role, then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions, please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.