Electrical Design Senior Engineer

General Dynamics; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 45,600 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Professional training and development

Flexible working environment

Sports and social club

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, is seeking a full-time Electrical Design Senior Engineer to join our Engineering Team. You will design electrical solutions from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, cost efficiency and manufacturability.

The role offers a proactive environment with opportunities to grow professionally, a compressed nine-day fortnight, flexible benefits and tailored career development plans.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 3D CAD design across system to part levels.
• Proficient in Windchill PDM systems.
• Ability to develop conceptual and detailed mechanical designs.
• Work from first principles calculations.
• Experience with EBoM management and maintenance.
• Strong mathematical skills and problem solving.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and at pace.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical design solutions from system to part level.
• Take designs from concept through development and validation (Cradle to Grave).
• Support prototype and production teams during FoT fit and through life change updates.
• Prepare material for internal and external design reviews.

Skills

3D CAD

Windchill

First principles

EBoM management

Mathematics

Technical communication

Interpersonal skills

Accuracy under pressure

Tools

Windchill

Job description

General Dynamics Land Systems is looking for a full‑time Electrical Design Senior Engineer to join our Engineering Team. The successful candidate will earn a favourable salary of £45,600 to £57,000 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.

Joining an established team based at our Merthyr facility in South Wales, you will work across a range of stakeholders and take a holistic approach to electrical engineering, considering safety, cost and ease of manufacture.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Produce electrical design solutions from system to part level.
• Take designs from concept, through development & validation (Cradle to Grave)
• Support to prototype and production teams during FoT fit and through life change updates.
• Preparation of material for internal and external design reviews

Requirements

• Proficient user of 3D CAD
• Proficient user of PDM systems (Windchill)
• Ability to develop conceptual and detail design of mechanical components and systems
• Work from first principal calculations
• EBoM management and maintenance
• Strong mathematical skills – including knowledge of First Principle Calculations
• Strong written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work accurately and at pace

Benefits

• A compressed nine‑day fortnight – which means every other Friday off!
• A flexible benefits scheme – allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family's needs
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews – supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external – allowing you to reach your full potential
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices – giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586‑825‑4000 or send an e‑mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.