Electrical Design Engineer - Aerospace

ALTEN LTD - UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings

Flexible way of working

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy based in Bristol seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical layouts for robotic systems. In this mid-senior level role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, supporting project delivery from concept to validation. Essential candidates will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and possess experience designing electrical systems for robotics. The role offers a hybrid work approach and various perks, including private medical insurance and a flexible working schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering design standards and documentation processes.
• Experience in electrical design for complex systems or robotics projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical layouts and schematics for robotic systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure integration of electrical designs.
• Support the creation of jigs and tooling requirements for electrical assemblies.
• Review and approve electrical design documentation to meet standards.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and compliant with project specifications.

Skills

Electrical design for robotic or automated systems

Producing electrical layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Knowledge of jigs, fixtures, or tooling requirements

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline

Tools

CAD tools or electrical design software (e.g., EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical)

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As an Electrical Design Engineer you will join our Bristol team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.

You will work on advanced robotic systems, developing electrical layouts and designs that support project delivery from concept to validation. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure electrical solutions are robust, manufacturable, and meet programme requirements.

• Location: Bristol
• On Site: Hybrid
• Clearance: Not required
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical layouts and schematics for robotic systems
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure integration of electrical designs into overall system architecture
• Support the creation of jigs and tooling requirements for electrical assemblies
• Review and approve electrical design documentation to meet technical and quality standards
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, maintainable, and compliant with project specifications

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in electrical design for robotic or automated systems
• Strong ability to produce electrical layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Knowledge of jigs, fixtures, or tooling requirements for electrical assemblies is advantageous

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline, or equivalent military experience
• Experience in electrical design for complex systems or robotics projects
• Strong understanding of engineering design standards and documentation processes

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to advanced robotics or automation systems
• Knowledge of testing and validation procedures for electrical systems
• Familiarity with CAD tools or electrical design software (e.g., EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes for electrical systems

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.