Electrical System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hybrid-electric aircraft programme as an Electrical Systems Engineer. You will support the development of innovative propulsion systems while collaborating with top aerospace experts. The role involves trade studies, systems architecture, and verifying system requirements in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical systems interaction with subsystems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools (MBSE, DFMEA) is preferred.
• Prior experience in aircraft electrical power system development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading platform-level trade studies to define and refine electrical requirements.
• Collaborating with teams to deliver system specifications and performance requirements.
• Defining strategies for verification and validation of systems.

Skills

Electrical systems interaction

Collaboration

Influencing technical direction

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MBSE

DFMEA

Job description

Job Description

Join a leading hybrid-electric aircraft programme as an Electrical Systems Engineer

Are you interested in contributing to the next of sustainable aerospace technologies? Would you like to support the development of hybrid-electric propulsion systems as part of a major UK government-backed R&D programme?

We’re working with a globally recognised aerospace organisation that is in the early phases of developing a hybrid-electric aircraft. This includes designing the energy storage, electric power distribution, and propulsion systems for a new, more-electric platform. As part of this, the team is looking to bring in a number of experienced Electrical Systems Engineers on a 12-month contract basis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading platform-level trade studies to help define and refine system-level electrical requirements.
• Supporting the selection and development of electrical system architectures.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver detailed system specifications and performance requirements.
• Working with customers, partners, and suppliers to support the integration of emerging technologies and align with future capability needs.
• Defining and executing strategies for system-level verification and validation.

We’re looking for candidates with:

• A degree in Engineering (or equivalent), ideally with an electrical focus.
• A strong understanding of how electrical systems interact with other subsystems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools and techniques such as MBSE and DFMEA.
• The ability to work collaboratively and influence technical direction within a team environment.
• Preferably, prior experience across the full lifecycle of aircraft electrical power system development.

Contract details:

• Inside IR35
• Paid via PAYE or umbrella company
• Competitive rates available
• 37 hours per week
• Hybrid working: 3 days on site per week
• UK working rights required
• BPSS clearance required prior to starting

If you’re interested in learning more, apply now or get in touch with Charles Orr at [e-mail] or on [phone].