Principal Electrical Systems Engineer

Morson Edge; Medham; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development and delivery of complex phased-array Radar systems on site in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The role covers the full engineering lifecycle from requirements to in-service support.

You will lead electrical and systems design, perform architecture and verification activities, and ensure compliance with defence engineering standards. This is a 6-month, full-time, site-based position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Significant experience in complex systems engineering and electrical design.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale engineering systems within defence or high-integrity environments.
• Strong knowledge of requirements management and lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of electrical and systems engineering solutions for complex radar systems and subsystems.
• Undertake system design analysis, requirements decomposition and architectural development.
• Apply Systems Engineering principles in accordance with ISO 15288 across the product lifecycle.
• Manage requirements, interfaces and configuration using DOORS Next and CATIA/Magic/Cameo.
• Lead system integration, verification, validation and test activities against technical and customer requirements.
• Develop electrical power distribution systems including AC/DC supplies and protection.
• Support EMC design, data communications, networking and bespoke hardware specification.
• Provide technical leadership and design reviews to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS Next

CATIA/Magic/Cameo

Job description

Contract: 6 months

Rate: £81.05 per hour (Umbrella - Inside IR35)

Working Arrangements: Full-time, site-based

We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development and delivery of complex phased-array Radar systems at our clients' site in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineering professional to apply their expertise across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture through to integration, verification, customer acceptance and in-service support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electrical and systems engineering solutions for complex Radar systems and associated subsystems.
• Undertake system design analysis, requirements decomposition and architectural development.
• Apply Systems Engineering principles in accordance with ISO 15288, supporting the complete product lifecycle.
• Manage requirements, interfaces and configuration using tools such as IBM DOORS Next and CATIA Magic/Cameo.
• Lead system integration, verification, validation and test activities, ensuring compliance with technical and customer requirements.
• Develop electrical power distribution systems, including AC/DC supplies, protection, control, motor drives and positioning systems.
• Support EMC design and qualification, data communications, networking and bespoke hardware specification.
• Provide technical leadership, design reviews and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience in complex systems engineering and electrical design.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale engineering systems within defence or other high-integrity environments.
• Strong knowledge of requirements management, configuration management and engineering lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 15288, European electrical safety standards and EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411.
• Extensive experience in design verification, system integration, fault resolution and technical acceptance.
• A thorough understanding of electrical safety, particularly high-voltage and high-power equipment.

This role requires an accomplished engineer with strong technical leadership skills and the ability to deliver innovative solutions to challenging engineering problems