Electrical Systems Engineer

Piper Maddox; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join their hybrid-electric aircraft programme. The role involves leading trade studies and collaborating with teams to define electrical requirements for advanced propulsion systems. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering, preferably with an electrical focus, and familiarity with systems engineering techniques. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days on site per week, including competitive rates and working hours.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, ideally electrical.
• Strong understanding of electrical system interactions.
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform-level trade studies on electrical requirements.
• Support selection and development of electrical architectures.
• Collaborate with teams on system specifications.

Skills

Electrical system interaction understanding

Collaborative teamwork

Technical influence

Education

Degree in Engineering (electrical focus preferred)

Tools

MBSE

DFMEA

Job description

Join a leading hybrid-electric aircraft programme as an Electrical Systems Engineer. Are you interested in contributing to the next generation 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?

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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