Electrical Engineer

-; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence solutions provider based in Barnstaple is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop advanced electrical systems for defence applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical systems design, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary of up to £50k, and comprehensive benefits including private health insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus buy and sell

Private medical health insurance

Pension Plan up to 7% employer contribution

Employee Discounts portal

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical system design and manufacture.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems systematically.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced electrical systems for defence applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate electrical subsystems.
• Ensure designs comply with defence and safety standards.
• Conduct testing and validation under military conditions.

Skills

Experience in the design and manufacture of Electrical Systems

Ability to follow a methodical/systematic approach

Strong understanding of industry standards

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Tools

Zuken E3 Cable

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will take responsibility for the electrical design and development of our products. You will explore all aspects of the development lifecycle, engineering analysis, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and product support.

Electrical Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working with 3 days being onsite.

The salary for this role is up to £50k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, analyse, and implement advanced electrical systems and components for defence applications, including sonar, communications, power distribution, and control systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate electrical subsystems into larger defence platforms (e.g. ships, weapons systems, communications equipment), ensuring functional compatibility and performance
• Ensure all designs meet rigorous defence, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards, including MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and other regulatory requirements
• Conduct testing, validation, and qualification of electrical systems under military operating conditions to verify reliability, durability, and mission-readiness
• Produce clear and detailed technical documentation including schematics, design reviews, test reports, and support for certification and audits
• Diagnose and resolve electrical system issues in both development and in-service equipment, providing engineering support throughout the product lifecycle, including upgrades and obsolescence management

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we're always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Experience in the design and manufacture of Electrical Systems
• Ability to follow a methodical/systematic approach to analyse and solve problems, identifying key facts and breaking down complex information to component parts
• Strong understanding of industry standards
• Zuken E3 Cable knowledge desired but not essential
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrable ability to plan and execute technical assignments

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you'd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on [email protected]