Electrical Design Engineer Aerospace

ALTEN; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support an exciting robotics and automation programme in the aerospace sector. The role involves designing electrical layouts and collaborating with other engineers in advanced manufacturing environments. Ideal candidates will have aerospace experience, strong electrical design skills, and proficiency with CAD tools. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and career development support in a dynamic team setting.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Social atmosphere and team building events

Qualifications

• Proven aerospace industry background.
• Hands-on robotics or automation experience.
• Strong skills in electrical design and layout.
• 24 years experience in electrical or control system design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Support the design of control cabinets and electrical assemblies.
• Collaborate with mechanical and automation engineers.
• Participate in prototype builds and testing.

Skills

Electrical design

Robotics experience

Problem-solving

Cross-discipline communication

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We're seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading robotics and automation programme in the aerospace sector. The role will involve electrical layout design supporting the development of robotic systems jigs and tools used in advanced manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical layouts wiring diagrams and schematics for robotic systems
• Support the design and integration of control cabinets and electrical assemblies
• Collaborate with mechanical and automation engineers to ensure system compatibility
• Participate in prototype builds testing and de-risking activities
• Produce technical documentation and Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Qualifications

• Proven aerospace industry background
• Hands‑on robotics or automation experience
• Strong skills in electrical design and layout
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (e.g. EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or similar)
• 24 years experience in electrical or control system design
• Understanding of jigs and tools used in aerospace manufacturing

Desirable

• Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial control hardware
• Experience supporting prototype and test environments
• Strong problem‑solving and cross‑discipline communication skills

Why join us

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs mentoring programs internal universities and more we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We’re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow today!

In short you get

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Vacancy: 1