Electrical Design Engineer

ARCA Resourcing Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace design firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for a hybrid role. You will design and optimise electrical power distribution systems for advanced aerospace applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and have experience in aerospace environments. The role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary package and benefits

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in aerospace or advanced engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution systems and electrical system integration.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards, certification processes, and compliance requirements.
• Confident communicator able to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver electrical design solutions across low–voltage and high–voltage power distribution systems.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration into complex aerospace platforms.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, certification requirements, and safety regulations.
• Support prototype build, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide expertise in documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and component selection.

Job description

Role: Electrical Design Engineer

Contract: 6 months

Location: Bristol (Hybrid)

Rate: Excellent

ARCA Resourcing is partnering with a pioneering aerospace business based in Bristol, which is pushing the boundaries of next–generation flight technology.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to play a key role in the design, integration, and optimisation of electrical power distribution systems for advanced aerospace applications.

The Opportunity

• Develop and deliver electrical design solutions across low–voltage and high–voltage power distribution systems.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (Mechanical, Software, Systems) to ensure seamless integration into complex aerospace platforms.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, certification requirements, and safety regulations.
• Support prototype build, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide expertise in documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and component selection.

About You

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in aerospace or advanced engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution systems and electrical system integration.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards, certification processes, and compliance requirements.
• Confident communicator able to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines.

Why Join?

• Be part of a cutting–edge aerospace programme shaping the future of flight.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas directly influence project success.
• Competitive salary package and benefits, with clear opportunities for growth.