Electrical Systems Design Engineer

ALTEN; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible way of working

Team building activities

Job summary

ALTEN is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer based in Peterborough, UK. This role will focus on the design and integration of advanced technologies into existing heavy machinery platforms, particularly wiring systems and harness design.

The ideal candidate should have up to 5 years of experience in electrical design and strong collaborative skills to work with cross-functional teams. ALTEN promotes an inclusive environment with a range of employee benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years’ experience in electrical design.
• Experience with wiring harnesses and electrical integration.
• Good understanding of validation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical wiring harnesses and routing solutions.
• Support integration of new technologies into vehicle platforms.
• Ensure designs adhere to industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Electrical design experience (automotive, off-highway, aerospace)

Hands-on experience with wiring harnesses

Understanding of electrical standards and compliance

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 35000 - GBP 55000 - yearly

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

We are partnering with a globally recognised leader in heavy machinery and off-highway vehicle innovation to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer.

This exciting opportunity involves working on the integration of advanced and autonomous technologies into existing vehicle platforms, with a strong focus on wiring systems and harness design rather than full electrical distribution system (EDS) ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

Wiring Systems Design & Integration

• Design, develop and modify electrical wiring harnesses and routing solutions
• Support the integration of new technologies into complex vehicle platforms
• Work on physical electrical systems (non-EDS) within machine environments

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure designs adhere to industry standards and best practices, including:
  • Wiring conventions
  • Grounding and circuit protection
  • EMC considerations
  • Labelling and documentation
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, reliability, and quality

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with mechanical, systems, and software engineering teams
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve design challenges
• Support prototype builds and production readiness

Engineering Lifecycle Support

• Participate in design reviews and validation activities
• Troubleshoot electrical integration issues
• Maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the lifecycle

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Up to 5 years’ experience in electrical design (automotive, off-highway, aerospace or similar)
• Hands‑on experience with wiring harnesses / electrical integration (non-EDS)
• Good understanding of electrical standards, validation, and compliance
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience supporting products through multiple development stages, from concept to production.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams across systems, software, and manufacturing.
• Has Creo use

Additional Information

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.