Electrical Systems Lead – Electrification for Clean Transport

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to lead the design and delivery of critical electrical systems for a growing clean technology business in Surrey. You will drive safety, compliance, and performance from concept through production while collaborating with software, mechanical, quality and supply chain teams.

The role offers technical ownership, mentoring of engineers, and a modern engineering environment with environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Proven experience delivering electrical systems for industrial or transport products.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage DC and mains AC systems.
• Experience producing and approving schematics and harness drawings.
• Understanding of electrical safety principles and engineering standards.
• Experience with structured risk assessments (FMEA/HAZOP).
• Knowledge of product compliance and safety regulations.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical systems design and development through full product lifecycle.
• Create, review and release electrical schematics and harness designs.
• Define engineering standards and best practices.
• Support electrical architecture and component selection.
• Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Resolve design and supplier issues using structured problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and functional safety standards.
• Support verification, validation, EMC and environmental testing.
• Drive cost reduction and product optimisation initiatives.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, quality and supply chain teams.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Electrical design

Systems engineering

FMEA/HAZOP

Schematic/Harness design

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in Electrical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ECAD software

Job description

Reed is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to lead the design and delivery of critical electrical systems for a growing clean technology business in Surrey. You will drive safety, compliance, and performance from concept through production while collaborating with software, mechanical, quality and supply chain teams.

The role offers technical ownership, mentoring of engineers, and a modern engineering environment with environmental impact.