Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to oversee and manage the electrical design for complex avionic control systems. The role includes producing detailed schematics, leading verification phases, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical or avionic design, strong communication skills, and proficiency with electrical design tools. This position offers a competitive pay rate and is based in the Greater London area with 60% onsite work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading medium-large electrical or avionic control bench design projects.
• Solid understanding of electrical design principles and testing methodologies.
• Experience with electrical architecture design and control systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical or avionic control bench design

Electrical design tools (AutoCAD, KiCad)

Understanding of electrical systems and design principles

Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

KiCad

AutoCAD Electrical

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.

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