Electrical Engineer

Thales Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer in Portsmouth. The role involves developing complex test equipment, troubleshooting, and overseeing the lifecycle of electrical design for specialized systems. Candidates should have several years of experience in electrical design across different current types and a solid understanding of safety regulations. This position offers a salary up to £45,998, dependent on skills and experience, with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Several years of postgraduate experience in an industrial or technical engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical design across single-phase AC, ELV DC, and at least one of: three-phase AC or low/high-voltage DC.
• Practical knowledge of relevant electrical safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust electrical solutions and oversee electrical design lifecycle for specialised test systems.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and manage work packages.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Project management

Technical documentation

Risk assessments

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

One of our clients are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to a high-performance engineering environment where you will be focused on developing complex test equipment and supporting infrastructure. In this position, you will be responsible for creating robust electrical solutions, overseeing the full lifecycle of electrical design for specialised test systems, and ensuring all work aligns with applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with operational and project teams to deliver scalable, cost-effective, and reliable designs, as well as develop commissioning strategies and maintenance plans that support consistent system performance.

• You will take a lead role in troubleshooting activities, root‑cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performing structured failure analyses, generating clear documentation, and providing concise progress updates to leadership.
• Regular interaction with internal and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, supporting planning, scheduling, and the management of work packages across a diverse set of test assets.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Several years of post‑graduate experience in an industrial or technical engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical design across single‑phase AC, ELV DC, and at least one of: three‑phase AC or low‑/high‑voltage DC.
• Practical knowledge of relevant electrical safety regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with electronics and instrumentation, including basic PCB‑related design considerations.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical documentation, including electrical schematics.
• Competence in planning, organising, and managing engineering work packages.
• Experience preparing risk assessments and using structured safety and analysis tools (FMEA) for HAZOP / ATEX / Comah / HAZID environments.

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