Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Safety-Critical Systems

Verso Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Fareham, UK. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design of robust electrical distribution systems for products used in challenging environments like naval vessels and helicopters. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of electrical design experience, preferably in aerospace or defence, with a strong focus on safety and reliability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that your designs meet industry standards and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years electrical design experience.
• Background in aerospace/defence preferred; automotive or medical also considered.
• Knowledge of safety-critical design (cable sizing, short-circuit protection).

Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits using CAD tools.
• Develop safe, reliable electrical distribution systems.
• Produce technical reports, drawings, schematics, and cable harness designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and testing.
• Provide expert electrical engineering guidance.

Skills

Electrical design experience

AC & DC system design

Technical documentation

Attention to detail

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Fareham, UK. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design of robust electrical distribution systems for products used in challenging environments like naval vessels and helicopters. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of electrical design experience, preferably in aerospace or defence, with a strong focus on safety and reliability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that your designs meet industry standards and contribute to impactful projects.