Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Guidant Global; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment partner in aviation seeks a Lead Electrical Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Filton. You will lead the design of a new avionic control bench, focusing on electrical schematics and systems architecture. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in electrical design, familiarity with design tools like AutoCAD and experience in aviation-related fields. Join a collaborative engineering team and contribute to pioneering aerospace technology while enjoying a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace environment

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology

Collaborative engineering team

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading medium-to-large-scale engineering design projects.
• Strong background in electrical design.
• Knowledge of testing principles and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full electrical design of a new avionic control bench.
• Develop electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Manage design risks and engineering milestones.

Skills

Electrical design and architecture

Use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or KiCad

Understanding of electrical systems

Knowledge of avionic hardware interfaces

Familiarity with avionic data buses (A429, CAN, AFDX)

Experience with control systems

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

KiCad

Job description

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Based in Filton - Hybrid working (approx. 60% onsite)

Guidant Global is delighted to partner with Airbus to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join the Test Centre (1VM) in Filton. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the development of a new avionic control bench supporting large hydromechanical installations for landing gear extension/retraction and braking systems.

If you thrive in a collaborative engineering environment and enjoy leading on complex technical projects, this role offers both challenge and long‑term career growth.

What you'll be doing

As the Lead Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering a brand‑new control bench from concept through to entry into service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the full electrical design of a new avionic control bench
• Developing electrical schematics, technical drawings and specifications
• Contributing to the overall system architecture
• Managing design risks and major engineering milestones (FCR, PDR, FDR, CDR)
• Supporting and overseeing assembly, build, and integration activities
• Leading the Validation & Verification phase
• Ensuring successful entry into service
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to meet time, cost and quality targets

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with proven experience leading medium‑to‑large‑scale engineering design projects - ideally within aerospace, test systems, or complex engineering environments.

You'll also bring:

• Strong background in electrical design and architecture
• Experience working with design tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or KiCad
• Understanding of electrical systems, testing principles, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of avionic hardware interfaces (analogue, discrete)
• Familiarity with avionic data buses (A429, CAN, AFDX)
• Experience with control systems and data acquisition
• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and strong communication skills

Aviation or landing‑gear‑related experience is beneficial but not essential. Transferable engineering experience from other sectors is welcomed.

Contract details

• Hourly rate: £37.38 (PAYE) / £50.00 (Umbrella)
• Hours: 35 per week across 4.5 days (between 7am-7pm)
• Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
• IR35 status: Inside IR35
• Travel: Occasional

Why work with us?

At Guidant Global, we champion an inclusive and supportive workplace where people feel welcome, valued, and empowered. You'll be joining a high‑performing engineering team working on pioneering aerospace technology, with opportunities to:

• Lead a high‑impact engineering project
• Work alongside experts across multiple disciplines
• Build experience with cutting‑edge test systems
• Contribute to safety‑critical innovations in commercial aviation

Ready to apply?
If you're excited by the opportunity to lead major engineering design work within a world‑class aerospace environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.