Electrical Installation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking an Electrical Installation Engineer in Yeovil. The role involves designing and installing electrical and avionics systems for various aircraft. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in electrical installation and wiring design, with opportunities for collaboration and travel.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company funded healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Award-winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Access to online courses

Referral incentive program

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical and avionic system installation.
• Experience with wiring and harness specifications.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for wiring and installation of electrical systems.
• Assist in capturing and decomposing electrical installation requirements.
• Produce installation solutions using 3D CATIA.

Skills

Electrical installation

Avionics design

Wiring design

3D CATIA

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND/BTEC

Apprenticeship

Tools

CATIA

PLM Systems

Wiring Design tools

Job description

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Electrical Installation Engineer, Yeovil

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Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Yeovil, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description:

Do you have knowledge and/or experience in electrical/avionics/instrumentation designs, using Catia V5 and/or wiring design tools?

Leonardo are looking for a number of Electrical Installation Designers with various levels of experience to work at our Helicopter Division, based in Yeovil.

Working as part of a large team in the UK you will also collaborate with our Italian colleagues at our other sites, giving opportunities to travel. You could have the prospect of working on our aircraft for design support activities; this could be in the UK or around the world.

At Leonardo Helicopters we are responsible for the design of the complete air vehicle and working within the team you will have the ability to participate in all phases of the product design life cycle from participating in leading edge innovation to supporting aging aircraft.

What you’ll do as an Electrical Installation Designer:

As part of the Electrical Installation Design Team you will be responsible for the wiring and installation of the electrical and avionics systems, for our wide product range encompassing conventional helicopters (AW101, AW159) tilt rotors and unmanned air systems.

You will also:

• Assist in the capture and decomposition of electrical installation requirements for any avionic, electrical or mission equipment
• Carry out design activities required to define and integrate the wiring and harness design and installation, including harness routing definition, design and installation of avionic bays, instrument panels and electrical panels
• Produce the installation and harness solution in accordance with the company standards using 3D CATIA and Wiring Design Tools
• Design instrumentation sensing, vibration and recording systems using 3D CATIA and Wiring Design Tools
• Provide input and support to the manufacturing and procurement processes and systems

What we need from you:

• HNC/HND/BTEC and Apprenticeship or relevant industry experience
• Knowledge and/or experience of electrical and avionic system installation and wiring design
• Knowledge and/or experience of wiring and harness specifications and design methods
• Knowledge and/or experience of design tools – CATIA, PLM Systems, Enovia, Wiring Design tools
• Knowledge and/or understanding of the relevant airworthiness regulation

For our higher level roles, in addition to the above skills, we would be looking for the following:

• The ability to plan and execute tasks to achieve timescales and costs
• The ability to make technical decisions based on sound engineering judgement
• The ability to own problems and provide pragmatic solutions to challenging timescales and budgets
• Evidence of working in a regulated environment with knowledge of airworthiness regulations
• Good understanding of the aircraft manufacturing process
• Background knowledge of electrical, avionic and mission system design

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us

Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year

Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity)

Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning

Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below