Lead Electrical Systems Engineer

Navantia UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to enhance their team. The successful candidate will develop robust electrical solutions and oversee the lifecycle of electrical design for specialized test systems. Key responsibilities include leading troubleshooting initiatives, providing guidance to junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have several years of industrial experience and a strong grasp of electrical design principles. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Several years of post-graduate experience in an industrial or technical engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical design, including single-phase AC and ELV DC.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical documentation, including electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Create robust electrical solutions and oversee the full lifecycle of electrical design.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and conduct root-cause investigations.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support project management.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Job description

One of our clients are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to a high-performance engineering environment where you will be focused on developing complex test equipment and supporting infrastructure.

In this position, you will be responsible for creating robust electrical solutions, overseeing the full lifecycle of electrical design for specialised test systems, and ensuring all work aligns with applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with operational and project teams to deliver scalable, cost-effective, and reliable designs, as well as develop commissioning strategies and maintenance plans that support consistent system performance.

You will take a lead role in troubleshooting activities, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Performing structured failure analyses, generating clear documentation, and providing concise progress updates to leadership.

Regular interaction with internal and external partners to ensure smooth project execution. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, supporting planning, scheduling, and the management of work packages across a diverse set of test assets.

Knowledge and skills required

• Several years of post-graduate experience in an industrial or technical engineering environment
• Strong understanding of electrical design across single-phase AC, ELV DC, and at least one of: three-phase AC or low-/high-voltage DC
• Practical knowledge of relevant electrical safety regulations and standards
• Familiarity with electronics and instrumentation, including basic PCB-related design considerations
• Ability to interpret and produce technical documentation, including electrical schematics
• Competence in planning, organising, and managing engineering work packages
• Experience preparing risk assessments and using structured safety and analysis tools (FMEA) for HAZOP / ATEX / Comah / HAZID environments