Senior Electrical Engineer

-; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services provider in Cheadle is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development of complex underwater systems. This role involves defining electrical requirements, developing designs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, relevant lifecycle experience, and proficiency with design tools like AutoCAD Electrical. The position also offers opportunities for skills enhancement through training programs and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for skills development

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Proven experience across full engineering lifecycle from concept to verification.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, control systems, and grounding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage electrical and functional requirements for underwater systems.
• Develop detailed electrical designs including schematics and circuit layouts.
• Integrate electrical subsystems into larger sonar and mission system architectures.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation including design reports and test procedures.
• Support verification in laboratory and platform environments.

Skills

Demonstrated experience across the full engineering lifecycle

Understanding of power distribution and control systems

Proficiency with electrical design tools

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Education

Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Zuken

Job description

Overview

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Enginner to work with our client, in Cheadle. In this role the successful candidate will play a key role in the full lifecycle development of complex underwater systems – from concept design through to integration, verification, and in‑service support. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing to the electrical and functional design of mission‑critical subsystems. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence product capability, shape technical solutions, and support systems deployed worldwide in challenging maritime environments.

This role represents a great opportunity to work with a blue‑chip client, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Define, analyse, and manage electrical and functional requirements for underwater systems and subsystems.
• Develop detailed electrical designs, including schematics, circuit layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Integrate electrical subsystems into larger sonar and mission system architectures.
• Participate in design reviews, FMEA/FMECA processes, and configuration control activities.
• Produce high‑quality technical documentation (requirements, ICDs, design reports, test procedures).
• Support build, integration, and verification in both laboratory and platform environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical and defence standards (Def Stan, MIL‑STD, EMC/EMI, safety).
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical, and Software teams to ensure cohesive, end‑to‑end functionality.
• Contribute to system trials, acceptance testing, and technical liaison with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related discipline.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience across the full engineering lifecycle – from concept to verification.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, control systems, grounding, EMC/EMI, and cabling.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, Zuken, or similar).
• Familiarity with Def Stan, MIL‑STD, and naval electrical standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desired Skills

• Background in maritime / underwater / defence systems.
• Experience in system safety or functional analysis (FTA/FMEA).
• Exposure to sonar, acoustic, or mission‑critical electrical systems.
• Experience working with engineering processes (DOORS, Polarion, Windchill, etc.).

Experience

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or similar discipline.
• Proven experience across full engineering lifecycle – concept, design, integration, and verification.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology‑loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

Disability Confidence

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.