Electrical Design Engineer

Expleo; Preston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ExpleoAcademy

Competitive benefits

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Expleo is seeking skilled Electrical Engineers specialized in EWIS to join a multinational aerospace program. You will support a team delivering EWIS physical design data and maintain 3D harness models, ensuring proper interfaces with aircraft structures.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders, and perform design reviews to ensure compliance and traceability of all electrical installations.

Qualifications

• Proven EWIS design and integration experience in aerospace projects.
• Strong understanding of aircraft zones, degradation factors and safety.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver EWIS physical design data for aircraft projects.
• Create and update 3D harness models, routing, and diameter adaptation.
• Prepare DFM data for harnesses and installation solutions.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with suppliers and customers.
• Oversee CATIA V5 and 3DEXPERIENCE based electrical design validation.

Skills

EWIS design

Harness routing

Team leadership

Aerospace electrical systems

Problem solving

Education

HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

Overview

We are seeking skilled Electrical Engineers with expertise in Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) to join our dynamic, multi-national, multi-disciplinary team on an innovative aerospace program. This role will focus on supporting a team of Electrical Engineers in the development and delivery of design data for EWIS physical design, as well as a team of designated design checkers.

The position requires a deep understanding of aircraft zones, potential risk factors, and degradation mechanisms affecting wiring systems, as well as the ability to provide leadership / support multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Also the opportunity to assume delegated checker role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver EWIS physical design data.
• Create and update 3D electrified harness models, including routing and diameter adaptation.
• Perform harness installation predesign, proposing interfaces with the aircraft structure.
• Prepare and deliver Design for Manufacture (DFM) data for harnesses, brackets, and installation solutions.
• Complete detailed harness and installation designs, performing quality reviews and checks.
• Actively participate in cross-functional meetings to facilitate smooth communication between client and supplier, helping resolve technical blockers.
• Support knowledge transfer by training new team members and ensuring a smooth handover of project scope.

• Oversee the design, integration, and validation of aircraft electrical wiring systems using CATIA V5 and 3DEXPERIENCE tools.

• Validate deliverables, and ensure high-quality engineering outputs.

• Coordinate project activities with program managers, partners, and suppliers to meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives.

• Ensure all designs, documentation, and test activities adhere to company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Serve if required as the technical focal point for stakeholders, reporting progress, risks, and results to management.

• Produce and review project deliverables including 3D designs, test plans and reports, TRL dossiers, and engineering notes.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Essential skills

• Strong knowledge of EASA EWIS regulations and CS-25 certification requirements.

• Proven experience in aeronautical electrical harness design and wiring integration.

• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and 3DEXPERIENCE for 3D electrical design.

• Solid understanding of aircraft zone management, wiring degradation factors, and system safety principles.

• Team leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent communication and technical reporting abilities.

• Ability to manage suppliers, assess technical risks, and ensure project quality and compliance.

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

• Proven experience in Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) design and integration.

• Experience with wire list management, routing updates, and length extraction from 3D models.

• Experience preparing and supporting design reviews (PDR/CDR).

Desired skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Previous checking experience

Experience

• Proven track record in the design, integration, and certification of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for large aircraft.

• Extensive experience in the aerospace industry, ideally within an EASA Part 21J or equivalent design organization.

• Hands-on experience producing and reviewing 3D harness designs, test plans, and engineering documentation using CATIA V5 and 3DEXPERIENCE.

• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams and managing supplier deliverables.

• Strong background in aircraft system installation, wiring routing, and zonal analysis.

• Familiarity with CS-25 compliance demonstration, EWIS safety assessments, and design assurance processes.

• Experience presenting technical findings, risk assessments, and project progress to senior management and external partners.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive