Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Snetterton

Energy Jobline CVL; Snetterton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Study support and clear career progres

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for simulator subsystems and drive projects from concept to commissioning in a global automotive environment.

You will mentor engineers, develop CAD-based diagrams and BOMs, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to deliver high‑quality electromechanical systems. The role requires hands-on design, testing, and travel to customer sites worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects or technical workstreams.
• Experience providing technical guidance, coaching, or mentoring to other engineers.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Knowledge of, or experience working within, the automotive or motorsport sectors.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical design of simulator subsystems, including cabin, access system, and motion stages.
• Lead electrical engineering projects and workstreams from concept through delivery, ensuring requirements, quality and timelines are met.
• Develop testing procedures and provide technical guidance to support validation and commissioning activities.
• Perform design testing, commissioning and validation activities.
• Provide technical direction and support to engineers, including knowledge sharing and problem solving.
• Develop 2D block diagrams using CAD and produce drawings, BOMs, and part lists.
• Work with purchasing on costings for parts and update existing 2D CAD.
• Collaborate with other departments and suppliers, mentoring engineers within EDES.
• Support the Chief Designer and Technical Director with technical activities and improvements.
• Travel worldwide to support build, testing, commissioning and servicing of simulators.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Automotive/motorsport domain knowledge

Microsoft Office

Design testing & validation

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer | Up to £50k | Snetterton | Automotive Technology

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly innovative engineering business at the forefront of simulation technology, where you'll play a key role in developing cutting‑edge electromechanical systems that support the future of vehicle development and performance engineering.

Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to complex projects, influence technical direction, and see your designs progress from concept through to commissioning at customer sites worldwide.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the electrical design of simulator subsystems, including cabin, access system, and motion stages.
• Lead assigned electrical engineering projects and technical workstreams from concept through to delivery, ensuring solutions meet agreed requirements, quality standards and project timelines
• Develop testing procedures and provide technical guidance to support effective validation and commissioning activities
• Perform design testing, commissioning and validation activities
• Provide technical direction and support to engineers working on assigned activities, including sharing knowledge and supporting problem‑solving
• Develop 2D block line diagrams using CAD
• Produce engineering drawings, specifications, BOM structures and part lists
• Work with purchasing on costings for parts
• Updating existing 2D CAD
• Work closely with other departments within Ansible Motion, and with suppliers
• Coach and mentor engineers within EDES, sharing technical knowledge and supporting the development of engineering capability
• Support the Chief Designer and Technical Director with technical activities, design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives as required
• Travel worldwide to support build, testing, commissioning and servicing of customer simulators

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience gained through a combination of education, apprenticeship, or practical engineering experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience working in an engineering environment.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects or technical workstreams.
• Experience providing technical guidance, coaching, or mentoring to other engineers.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Knowledge of, or experience working within, the automotive or motorsport sectors.

Desirable

• AutoCAD experience
• Experience with automated, direct drive systems
• Experience with high‑voltage systems
• Hands‑on practical engineering experience, for example, manufacturing, assembly, vehicle maintenance, or similar.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on‑site parking
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Study support and clear career progression
• Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work on industry‑leading automotive simulation technology with some of the world's most recognised automotive brands