Electrical Design Engineer (Contract)

Avanti Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support defence-related engineering programmes with a predominantly remote working arrangement. This role involves producing high-quality cable designs using E3 Zuken and selecting suitable materials to meet specifications. Candidates should have strong experience in electrical design within safety-critical environments and proven capability in E3 Zuken tooling. This position offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects in a team-oriented environment, contributing to high-quality engineering outputs.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical/cable design in hostile environments.
• Proven capability in E3 Zuken cable design tooling.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality cable designs using E3 Zuken.
• Select components, materials, and methodologies.
• Generate detailed drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical/cable design experience

E3 Zuken proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Barnstaple

Contract Type: Contract (12 months)

Clearance: BPSS to start then SC on project

Pay: Dependent on experience (Inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support ongoing defence-related engineering programmes. This role offers a predominantly remote working arrangement, with occasional visits required to the Barnstaple site. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and development of cable systems intended for use in demanding, high-integrity environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality cable designs using E3 Zuken, ensuring alignment with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Select suitable components, materials, and methodologies to meet electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications.
• Create and maintain part entries within the engineering parts library as required.
• Generate detailed drawings, documentation, and Bills of Materials (BoMs) to support manufacturing and integration activities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure compatibility, compliance, and seamless integration of designed solutions.
• Apply a methodical approach to problem solving, contributing innovative and robust design solutions.
• Ensure all work adheres to established quality processes, configuration control requirements, and project documentation standards.
• Manage workload proactively, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail across all design tasks.

Required Experience

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Strong experience in electrical/cable design, ideally within hostile or safety-critical environments.
• Proven capability in E3 Zuken cable design tooling (essential).
• Background in marine, military, or rail engineering environments (in order of priority).
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to remote and onsite teams.
• Strong communication skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering output.

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