Electrical Engineer

Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA); Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense engineering company in Barnstaple seeks an Electrical Engineer responsible for the design and development of electrical systems for defense applications. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary up to £50k based on experience, and numerous employee benefits focused on work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Work life balance

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days' annual leave

Private medical health insurance

Group Pension Plan with employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Discounts portal

Development opportunities like LinkedIn learning

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and manufacture of Electrical Systems.
• Strong understanding of industry standards.
• Demonstrable ability to plan and execute technical assignments.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and implement advanced electrical systems and components.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure designs meet defence, safety, and EMC standards.
• Conduct testing and validation of electrical systems.
• Produce technical documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical system issues.

Skills

Design and manufacture of Electrical Systems

Analytical problem-solving

Understanding of industry standards

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Planning and executing technical assignments

Tools

Zuken E3 Cable

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

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
• 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
• Canada Life GP and financial advice
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
• Facilities & resources including electric vehicle charging points at all sites, private seated lunch areas, onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free beverages, onsite showers, and 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

If you'd like to know more, please contact Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team on the number or reach out via our website.