Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Defence Vehicle Systems

Envisage Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus

25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Career development

Job summary

Envisage Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced electrical systems for next-generation armoured vehicles. You will own the electrical architecture, manage 3D CAD models and harness design, and drive PLM workflows with customer reviews, including MOD involvement.

This role combines hands-on CAD work with leadership responsibilities, translating customer requirements into field-ready solutions and guiding the design team through the full lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PTC Creo in a professional design environment
• Strong experience in electrical harness design and 3D cable modelling
• Familiarity with 3D CAD in a design office and BS8888 standards
• Experience with PLM software, ideally Windchill
• Understanding of configuration control and engineering change management
• Experience in product validation and verification, including environmental requirements
• Clear communication and ability to present to external stakeholders including the MOD
• Full UK Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain it

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process from concept through detailed design and lifecycle.
• Ensure electrical systems meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, production, suppliers and customers to translate requirements into validated designs.
• Create 3D cable and harness models for integration into 2D drawings.
• Manage CAD data, BoMs and drawing packs through PLM systems.
• Support prototype development, test definition and engineering change control.

Skills

PTC Creo

Electrical harness design

3D CAD

BS8888 standards

Windchill PLM

Engineering change management

Security clearance (SC)

Customer liaison

Tools

Creo Pro/CABLE

PLM systems

Windchill

Job description

Envisage Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced electrical systems for next-generation armoured vehicles. You will own the electrical architecture, manage 3D CAD models and harness design, and drive PLM workflows with customer reviews, including MOD involvement.

This role combines hands-on CAD work with leadership responsibilities, translating customer requirements into field-ready solutions and guiding the design team through the full lifecycle.