Electrical Design Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a Defence Company in London. The role involves designing electrical control panels, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates must have experience in electrical design and be eligible for SC Security Clearance. The position offers a salary of up to £75,000, private medical insurance, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid / Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design for control panels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Collaborate with teams for seamless integration of systems.
• Prepare technical documentation to support manufacturing.
• Provide support during assembly and testing phases.

Skills

Electrical design for control panels

Proficiency with CAD tools

Understanding of electrical standards

Problem-solving skills

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

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 are 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 + 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 any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions, please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.