Electrical Design Engineer

Meritus; England; Hybrid; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid working model

Job summary

A Defence Electrical Manufacturing Company in London is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. In this hybrid role, you will design electrical systems for control panels, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in electrical design and must be eligible for SC Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design for control panels or similar industrial systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams according to specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Prepare technical documentation and test procedures.
• Provide engineering support during assembly and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Proficiency with CAD tools like AutoCAD Electrical

Understanding of electrical standards and regulations

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 is partnered with an expanding Defence Electrical Manufacturing Company based in London and is 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.

Compensation & 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).

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Electrical Design Engineer role, 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.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering, Design, and Consulting
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution