Senior EC&I Engineer – Aerospace & Defence

Quest Global; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Principal Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to lead EC&I design across complex aerospace and defence platforms. You will translate requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions and manage the lifecycle from concept to production readiness, ensuring cost, schedule, quality and certification targets are met.

You will champion delivery of EC&I excellence, supervise a multi-disciplinary team, and apply first principles to devise innovative solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5-7+ years of senior electrical design, controls and instrumentation experience.
• Experience in EC&I engineering, ideally in heavy industrial or rotating equipment environments.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD for layout design (Solid Edge Electrical, NX Electrical Routing).
• Knowledge of defence platforms or industrial machinery.
• Understanding of ISO, EMI & EMC design principles, grounding, shielding, and cable protection.
• Experience in test rig design and integration with product hardware.
• Chartered Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating workloads and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Design electrical wiring diagrams, P&IDs and related technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with functional safety, cyber security and hazardous area standards.
• Collaborate with gearbox and mechanical subsystems engineers on routing cabling in challenging environments.
• Support production during manufacturing and build, and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Electrical design

EC&I engineering

3D CAD

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering

Tools

Solid Edge Electrical

NX Electrical Routing

Job description

Quest Global is seeking a Principal Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to lead EC&I design across complex aerospace and defence platforms. You will translate requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions and manage the lifecycle from concept to production readiness, ensuring cost, schedule, quality and certification targets are met.

You will champion delivery of EC&I excellence, supervise a multi-disciplinary team, and apply first principles to devise innovative solutions