Electrical Design Engineer

Fortress Recruit Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defence Engineering organisation in Poole is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design of complex products throughout the design lifecycle. The role involves delivering electrical design solutions, producing detailed schematics, and collaborating with teams during build and test phases. Candidates should have an engineering degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of experience in regulated environments. This full-time position offers flexible working options with occasional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical or electronic design within a regulated engineering environment.
• Experience producing detailed electrical schematics and cable designs.
• Familiarity with verification & validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design solutions across complete systems.
• Produce detailed schematics, cable drawings, and documentation.
• Contribute to verification and validation activities.

Skills

Electrical design solutions

Detailed schematics production

Verification and validation activities

Requirements capture

Familiarity with engineering systems

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Job description

Fortress Recruit is supporting a Defence Engineering organisation seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to deliver and support the design of complex engineered products. You’ll work across the full design lifecycle, from requirements capture and concept architecture through to detailed design, qualification testing, and production support, ensuring technical quality, compliance, and efficient delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver electrical design solutions across complete systems, including cabinets, cable assemblies, and routing at a system level.
• Produce detailed schematics, cable drawings, and documentation in line with customer, industry, and internal standards.
• Contribute to verification and validation activities, including qualification, EMC, vibration, shock, and environmental testing.
• Work closely with mechanical and production teams during build and test phases.
• Participate in design reviews, ensuring robust, compliant, and manufacturable solutions.
• Report on design progress, technical status, and resource utilisation.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• An Engineering degree, or HNC/HND with relevant experience.
• c5 years’ experience in electrical or electronic design within a regulated engineering environment (e.g. rail, automotive, defence, or similar).
• Experience producing detailed electrical schematics, cable designs, and supporting documentation.
• Familiarity with requirements capture, design reviews, verification & validation (EMC experience desirable but can be trained).
• Experience with ruggedised or complex engineering systems - desirable
• Eligibility for SC Clearance (5 years' UK residency with no visa or sponsorship requirement)

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Poole, with occasional travel requirements, and flexible working opportunity.

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