Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Carbon 60; Filton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm is looking for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer in Filton to oversee the development of avionic control systems. You will manage the full electrical design lifecycle and engage with a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate has experience leading electrical design projects, proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, and a strong understanding of electrical systems. The role offers competitive pay and a dynamic work environment focused on next-generation aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading medium-large electrical or avionic control bench design projects.
• Solid understanding of electrical design principles and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with avionic data buses and hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical design for a complex avionic control bench.
• Produce detailed electrical schematics, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Oversee build, installation, and assembly of the control bench.

Skills

Electrical design tools

Electrical systems understanding

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

KiCad

Job description

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Filton (60% onsite)
Contract Duration: Until December 2026 (with possible extension)
Pay Rate:
£50.00 per hour (Umbrella)
£37.38 per hour (PAYE)

About the Role

Carbon60's aerospace client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to support the development of a new control bench for a large hydromechanical test installation. You will be a key part of a multi‑disciplinary team responsible for delivering the full electrical design lifecycle - from initial architecture development through to validation, verification, and entry into service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical design for a complex avionic control bench.
• Develop and contribute to system architecture and integration activities.
• Produce detailed electrical schematics, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Manage technical design risks and design milestones (FCR, FDR, PDR, CDR).
• Oversee build, installation, and assembly of the control bench.
• Lead the V&V phase and ensure successful entry into service.
• Work closely with stakeholders to clarify requirements and meet delivery targets.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience leading medium-large electrical or avionic control bench design projects.
• Strong background using electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad).
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, electrical design principles, and testing methodologies.
• Experience with electrical architecture design, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems.
• Familiarity with avionic data buses (A429, CAN, AFDX) and hardware interfaces (discretes, analogue signals).
• Aerospace or highly regulated engineering industry experience is highly desirable.
• Team‑oriented with strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Contract Details

• IR35: Inside IR35
• Hours: 35 per week (4.5‑day working pattern between 07:00‑19:00).
• Interview Process: 1‑stage virtual interview.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a technically challenging, high‑visibility engineering project supporting next‑generation aerospace systems. Ideal for a seasoned electrical design professional wanting to apply their expertise in a forward‑thinking test engineering environment.

If interested please apply with the latest copy of your CV and one of our consultants will be in contact in due course.

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