Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Defence Systems

Manpower; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aerospace and defense company in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design function. This role will involve ensuring all subcontracted designs meet technical, regulatory, and business standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical systems design and a strong understanding of relevant regulations. Join us to deliver critical engineering solutions and drive innovation in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of designing electrical systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulations, legislation, and standards applicable to electrical engineering.
• Experience of writing requirements and scope of work documents.
• Experience of working in BIM environments.
• Proficient understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations BS7671.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Intelligent Customer function for electrical aspects of design projects.
• Specify electrical aspects in Scope of Work Documentation.
• Support tender reviews from a technical perspective.
• Provide technical oversight of electrical designs through reviews.
• Conduct independent assessments and feasibility reviews.

Skills

Extensive experience of designing electrical systems

Comprehensive understanding of regulations and standards

Experience of writing requirements and scope of work documents

Proficient understanding of IET Wiring Regulations BS7671

Ability to understand and review electrical engineering drawings

Job description

A leading global aerospace and defense company in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design function. This role will involve ensuring all subcontracted designs meet technical, regulatory, and business standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical systems design and a strong understanding of relevant regulations. Join us to deliver critical engineering solutions and drive innovation in a challenging environment.