Electrical Engineer - Installation Design

Expleo; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company has an opportunity for an experienced Electrical Systems Installation Engineer. The role includes producing harness models using Catia and providing design support for ESI installations. Candidates should have aerospace experience and be proficient in Catia V5, with potential training in Catia V6.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Support for professional growth

Inclusive recruitment practices

Qualifications

• Proficient in Catia V5 and Electrical Work Bench.
• Experience with aerospace electrical systems installation.
• Knowledge of Airbus electrical design rules advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce harness routing models using Catia.
• Provide design support for 3D models related to ESI installation.
• Coordinate meetings between project stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency in Catia V5

Knowledge of Airbus operations

Experience with aerospace electrical systems installation

Ability to generate installation data

Basic understanding of 3D modeling

Understanding of Configuration Management

Tools

Catia V5

PDM/VPM tools

Job description

Overview

Expleo has an opportunity for an experienced aerospace Electrical Systems Installation Engineer to support our customer (Airbus) working on a hybrid basis (remote and onsite at customer premises). The role involves formulating technical solutions for a range of tasks, ensuring design standards and customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Produce harness routing models using Catia.
• Design support for 3D models related to ESI installation (e.g., brackets).
• Coordinate meetings between project stakeholders and follow up on actions.
• Report progress in project meetings.
• Conduct conceptual design activities, manage basic requirements, develop Design Principles, and establish Electromechanical Interfaces.
• Provide engineering support to stakeholders to ensure data completeness.
• Adhere to company and departmental procedures and standards.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Collaborate within a team in a highly cooperative environment.
• Ensure data continuity from functional electric design through harness pre-definition to detailed 3D design.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Catia V5 with Electrical Work Bench (EWB) experience.
• Knowledge of Catia V6/3DExperience (training provided).
• Understanding of Airbus operations and procedures.
• Experience with aerospace electrical systems installation (diagrams, harnesses, electrical boxes, electromechanical installations).
• Ability to generate and handle electrical harness installation data and drawings.
• Basic knowledge of general 3D modeling (e.g., brackets design).
• Located near Airbus, Bristol, or able to attend the office at least 2 days a week.
• Basic understanding of Configuration Management and aircraft build processes.
• Knowledge of electronic and electrical components, connectors, retention devices, and mechanical components.

Experience

• Knowledge of Airbus electrical design rules and routings (e.g., TDD92/SIDP92, AIPS).
• Experience with PDM/VPM tools linked to CAD models.
• Understanding of the Electrical End-to-End process in aerospace.
• Experience with harness pre-definition and topology/morphology is desirable.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment supporting professional growth and challenging projects.
• Inclusive recruitment practices and support for employees with disabilities.