Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Defence Systems

Latent Edge Ltd; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Latent Edge Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work on complex engineering projects in Bedfordshire. You will design and develop electrical systems across the full lifecycle, from concept through to testing, while collaborating with mechanical, electronics, systems and manufacturing engineers.

The role emphasizes producing schematics, validating requirements, and ensuring safety and quality standards in regulated environments. prior defence exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong practical experience in electrical design and development.
• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of power distribution, DC systems, electrical protection and components.
• Experience with electrical CAD or schematic design tools.
• Understanding of electrical integration, testing and fault-finding.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, automotive, rail or other regulated environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing electrical systems and subsystems for complex engineering applications.
• Producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and detailed design documentation.
• Supporting low- and high-power DC electrical systems, power distribution and circuit protection.
• Developing and reviewing technical requirements, design specifications and engineering solutions.
• Supporting system integration, verification, validation and testing activities.
• Investigating electrical faults and resolving technical challenges during development.
• Working closely with mechanical, electronics, systems and manufacturing engineers.
• Producing technical reports and supporting design reviews.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant engineering standards, safety requirements and quality processes.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Technical problem-solving

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

Latent Edge Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work on complex engineering projects in Bedfordshire. You will design and develop electrical systems across the full lifecycle, from concept through to testing, while collaborating with mechanical, electronics, systems and manufacturing engineers.

The role emphasizes producing schematics, validating requirements, and ensuring safety and quality standards in regulated environments. prior defence exposure is advantageous.