Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Filton is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to manage the design of a new avionic control bench. You will lead electrical design, develop technical documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates have strong experience in electrical design within aerospace settings, proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD, and excellent communication skills. This position offers hybrid working, competitive rate, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

High-impact engineering projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading medium-to-large-scale engineering design projects, ideally within aerospace.
• Strong background in electrical design and architecture.
• Understanding of electrical systems, testing principles, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

KiCad

Job description

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.