Harness Design Engineer

ALTEN; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN in Derby is seeking a Harness Design Engineer to join the team and drive harness design and integration for major rail programmes. You will support routing, EHI deliverables, and 3D integration within complex vehicle architectures.

The role requires experience in regulated engineering environments, strong communication, and collaboration across electrical and mechanical teams to deliver compliant, innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in harness design within regulated environments (rail/aerospace/automotive).
• Strong harness routing methodologies and installation knowledge.
• Experience producing and managing EHI documentation.
• Experience with 3D integration in complex assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical integration and packaging considerations.
• Experience with Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS).
• Ability to translate technical specifications into design solutions.
• Experience with engineering drawings and configuration control processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver detailed harness designs meeting project requirements.
• Produce and maintain EHI documentation and related design deliverables.
• Design and optimize cable routing considering installation, maintenance and manufacturing constraints.
• Support 3D integration activities for vehicle architectures.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and systems teams to resolve integration issues.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, design docs and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide lifecycle support.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and customer requirements.
• Support design changes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Harness design

Harness routing

EHI documentation

3D integration

Mechanical integration

EDS experience

Technical specification interpretation

Engineering drawings

Change processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related

Equivalent military experience

Tools

CAD software

Job 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

As a Harness Design Engineer, you will join our team in Derby and play a key role in the design and integration of harness solutions for major rail programmes. You will support harness routing activities, EHI deliverables, 3D integration work, and the mechanical integration of harness systems within complex environments.

• Experience Level: Mid-Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver detailedharness designs in accordance with project requirements.
• Produce and maintain Electrical Harness Installation (EHI) documentation and related design deliverables.
• Design and optimise cable routing solutions while considering installation, maintenance and manufacturing constraints.
• Support 3D integration activities to ensure successful incorporation of harness systems within vehicle architectures.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, design documentation and technical reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Support change management activities and implementation of design modifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the design engineering function.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in harness design within a rail, aerospace, automotive or similarly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of harness routing methodologies and installation requirements.
• Experience producing and managing EHI (Electrical Harness Installation) documentation.
• Experience of 3D integration within complex engineering assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical integration and packaging considerations.
• Experience working with EDS (Electrical Distribution Systems).
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and translate requirements into effective design solutions.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, design documentation and configuration control processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve integration issues within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage with multiple engineering stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience within the rail industry and rolling stock programmes.
• Familiarity with industry-standard CAD and harness design tools.
• Knowledge of electrical installation standards and vehicle integration activities.
• Experience supporting design reviews, validation activities and engineering change processes.

Additional Information

Additional Information

• Work with cutting-edge technology and industry-leading programmes.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.
• Access opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Join a global engineering consultancy with a strong presence across multiple high-technology sectors.