Lead Electrical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer based in Filton. This hybrid role involves leading the design of avionic control systems, developing technical drawings, and managing project milestones. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical design, be familiar with design tools like AutoCAD, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate inside IR35 with opportunities to work on high-impact projects in commercial aviation.

Benefits

Work alongside experts across multiple disciplines

Build experience with cutting-edge test systems

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full electrical design of a new avionic control bench.
• Developing electrical schematics, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Managing design risks and major engineering milestones.

Skills

Electrical design

Design tools (AutoCAD, KiCad)

Testing principles

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

KiCad

Job description

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Based in Filton - Hybrid working (approx. 60% onsite)

What you'll be doing

• 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

• 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?

• 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.