Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Defence Vehicles Lead

NP Aerospace Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in defence technology is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced electrical systems. This role involves taking ownership of the electrical design process and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver field-ready solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of electrical design projects, proficiency in 3D CAD, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 and various performance rewards and benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Flexible start and finish times

25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Life cover at 3x base salary

Health Cash Healthcare Plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering electrical design projects from concept to launch.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and cable/harness design.
• Experience producing Design FMEAs and applying robust engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process from concept to detailed design.
• Create specifications and present design options to stakeholders.
• Work with engineers and project managers to translate requirements.

Skills

Electrical design projects

3D CAD (Creo 9.0 preferred)

PLM software (Windchill 12.0 preferred)

Electrical schematics

Cable/harness design

Configuration control

Validation and verification

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

5+ years of experience in design office

Tools

Creo

Windchill

SolidWorks

Job description

A global leader in defence technology is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced electrical systems. This role involves taking ownership of the electrical design process and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver field-ready solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of electrical design projects, proficiency in 3D CAD, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 and various performance rewards and benefits.