Lead Aerospace Electrical Design Engineer

Morson Edge; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Electrical Design Engineer at Morson Edge is based at Samlesbury, Lancashire, leading the design and development of electrical systems for aerospace projects. You will produce detailed schematics, wiring diagrams and architectures while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has five+ years in aerospace electrical design, strong CAD/schematic skills, and a track record mentoring juniors.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of aerospace electrical standards and regulations, including electrical safety and certification requirements.
• Strong proficiency in electrical design tools, such as CAD software and schematic capture applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience in mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce detailed electrical design documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and system architecture.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design teams.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with relevant aerospace standards, safety regulations and quality assurance protocols.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and failure mode analyses for electrical systems.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, mechanical engineers and project managers to integrate electrical designs within overall project frameworks.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals, cost estimations and project schedules.
• Identify and implement design improvements to enhance system performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Participate in testing and validation activities to verify design integrity and functionality.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, industry trends and best practises relevant to aerospace electrical engineering.

Skills

Electrical design engineering

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Schematic capture

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer at Morson Edge is based at Samlesbury, Lancashire, leading the design and development of electrical systems for aerospace projects. You will produce detailed schematics, wiring diagrams and architectures while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has five+ years in aerospace electrical design, strong CAD/schematic skills, and a track record mentoring juniors.