Electrical Design Engineer – Satellite Communications & Maritime Systems

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge projects

Global programmes

Collaborative environment

Long-term career progression

Mission-critical infrastructure

Job summary

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for satellite and maritime projects. The role is based onsite in Newcastle upon Tyne, working across complex defence and government‑related engineering environments.

You will produce electrical/mechanical drawings, support integration activities and help shape design processes within a fast paced, globally focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience producing electrical and mechanical drawings in a professional environment.
• Exposure to CAD tools and electrical CAD packages is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of industry standards and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Develop design concepts from first principles and support systems integration.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and drawing packs.
• Ensure designs comply with recognised industry and ISO standards.

Skills

Electrical drawings

Mechanical drawings

CAD tools

Tools

AutoCAD

SEE Electrical

ETAP

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Satellite Communications & Maritime Systems

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (Onsite)

Industry: Satellite Communications / Maritime Technology / Defence & Government Communications

Employment Type: Permanent

We are supporting a leading international provider of satellite communications, systems integration and mission‑critical technology solutions in the search for a System Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Surrey.

This opportunity would suit someone with a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems design who enjoys working across complex engineering environments involving satellite communications, maritime technology, defence and enterprise infrastructure projects.

The environment is hands‑on, fast‑paced and highly technical, with exposure to both commercial maritime and government‑related projects across global operations.

The Role:

Working closely with engineering and project delivery teams, you will be responsible for producing high‑quality electrical and mechanical design drawings, supporting systems integration projects and helping shape engineering standards and design processes across the business.

You will play a key role in turning design concepts into practical engineering outputs while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D electrical and mechanical drawings
• Develop design concepts from first principles
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and drawing packs
• Produce drawings for electrical enclosures, control panels and 19” rack systems
• Generate STEP files and technical outputs for customers and manufacturing teams
• Support system integration and project engineering activities
• Ensure designs comply with recognised industry and ISO standards
• Work closely with internal engineering, operations and project teams
• Assist with CAD software evaluation and future engineering design processes
• Produce Visio and supporting technical diagrams where required

Requirements:

• Experience producing electrical and mechanical engineering drawings in a professional environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques and material properties
• Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or similar
• Exposure to electrical CAD packages such as SEE Electrical, ETAP or equivalent is highly desirable
• Knowledge of BS8888 drawing standards
• Understanding of EMC and LVD technical standards
• Familiarity with BS7671 wiring regulations and electrical safety standards is advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Comfortable working in a changing technical environment
• Ability to obtain UK SC Security Clearance

Preferred Background:

• Satellite communications
• Maritime technology
• Defence or government engineering environments
• Systems integration
• Electrical systems or infrastructure projects

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge satellite and communications projects
• Exposure to global engineering programmes
• Collaborative technical environment
• Long‑term career progression within a growing international organisation
• Work on mission‑critical communications infrastructure supporting maritime, enterprise and government sectors

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.