Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to oversee the electrical design for an avionic control bench. This role requires proven leadership in electrical design projects and the ability to coordinate complex integration activities. The candidate will manage design risks, produce detailed specifications, and ensure successful entry into service. This position features a competitive pay rate and hybrid working conditions, with a significant focus on collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading medium to large electrical design projects.
• Strong expertise in producing electrical schematics and drawings.
• Experience in V&V phase and project entry into service.

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 milestones.
• Oversee installation and assembly of the control bench.
• Lead the V&V phase.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

System architecture development

Technical specification production

Avionic control systems

Risk management

Job description

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 ele…