Electrical Design Engineer

Matchtech; Hurn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join an expanding team in Bournemouth, supporting the design and development of innovative aircraft interior products. This role involves new concepts and customisation of existing designs, ensuring electrical solutions meet quality, cost and performance targets within a regulated aerospace environment.

The role requires strong CAD skills, an engineering degree or equivalent, and solid knowledge of airworthiness, regulatory standards and

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and design processes.
• Strong development and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD for wire routing and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Engineer aircraft interior products to meet specification requirements.
• Produce electrical design 2D and 3D data to meet milestones.
• Feed learning and product improvement suggestions to the design team.
• Prepare electrical design qualification documents as required.
• Support production with investigating, troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD (2D/3D)

Airworthiness

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Bournemouth

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Bournemouth, supporting the design and development of innovative aircraft interior products. This role offers the opportunity to work on both new product concepts and the customisation of existing designs, ensuring electrical solutions are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, cost and performance within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Purpose

• The role will work within the Electrical Engineering Team helping to deliver innovative design solutions for new concepts and customisation of existing products.
• Responsible for ensuring the Electrical Designs are delivered to cost, time, quality and in accordance with airworthiness and manufacturing regulation and practice.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering aircraft interior products to meet specification requirements.
• Responsible for production of electrical design 2D and 3D design data to achieve programme milestones.
• Feeds learning and product improvement suggestions into the design team.
• Produces programme-specific electrical design qualification documents as required.
• Help provide support with production investigating, troubleshooting and resolution of build issues.
• Ensures engineering adherence to company processes.
• Increases lessons learned across the business.
• Supports operational excellence.

Knowledge

• Experience in manufacturing and design processes.
• Good development and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate across multiple disciplines.
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD systems with regard to wire routing and layouts.
• Proficient in general computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Adobe, photo software, etc.).
• Degree, HND or similar qualification in Engineering, or equivalent experience in aircraft design.

Skills

• Good understanding of electrical systems design for aircraft systems, including single and three-phase AC, DC systems, grounding and bonding.
• Understanding of electrical systems documentation, including Electrical Load Analysis and Acceptance Test Plan requirements.
• Awareness of environmental and EMC-related documentation and test requirements for electrical systems.
• Understanding of Airbus and Boeing requirement specifications and processes.
• Awareness of UK CAA/EASA/FAA regulatory specifications (CS-25, FAR).
• A creative flair and design ability.
• Self-motivated with the ability to plan workload without direct supervision.
• Understanding of engineering technical information.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Ability to apply practical problem-solving solutions.
• Receptive to new ideas and concepts and capable of absorbing and interpreting input from other designers or departments influencing the design process.
• Must be capable of making reasoned decisions relating to the design process.
• Capable of conveying concepts and ideas clearly and concisely to all members of the design and production organisation.
• Understanding of health and safety practices.
• Full driving licence preferred.
• Professional and works ethically and with integrity in the role.