Senior Aerospace Electrical Design Engineer

Morson Edge; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 100,289,000 - 135,005,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge in Samlesbury, Lancashire, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical systems design for aerospace projects. You will produce detailed schematics, oversee reviews, and ensure compliance with aviation standards and client requirements, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, experience with wiring harnesses, avionics, and certification processes, with opportunities to mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Five years experience in electrical design engineering within aerospace/aviation.
• Experience with aircraft electrical systems, wiring harnesses and avionics.
• Contract-based engineering experience is advantageous.
• Professional Engineering registration desirable.
• Chartered Engineer status advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce detailed electrical design documentation, including schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with aerospace standards, safety regulations and QA protocols.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and FMEA for electrical systems.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical engineers and project managers for integration.
• Support technical proposals, cost estimations and project schedules.
• Identify and implement design improvements to enhance performance and reliability.
• Participate in testing and validation activities to verify design integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate aerospace qualification

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

CAD software

Schematic capture

Aerospace design tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Morson Edge in Samlesbury, Lancashire, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical systems design for aerospace projects. You will produce detailed schematics, oversee reviews, and ensure compliance with aviation standards and client requirements, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, experience with wiring harnesses, avionics, and certification processes, with opportunities to mentor