Senior Electrical Engineer

-; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Global Engineering Services Provider in Cheadle is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a critical role in the lifecycle development of complex underwater systems. Responsibilities include managing electrical requirements, developing designs, and collaborating with various teams to ensure functionality. The ideal candidate will have experience across the engineering lifecycle, a relevant degree, and eligibility for UK Security Clearance. The role offers a collaborative environment and competitive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate engineers.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Competitive company benefits

Expleo Academy for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience across the full engineering lifecycle from concept to verification.
• Strong understanding of relevant electrical and defence standards.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Define, analyse, and manage electrical and functional requirements.
• Develop detailed electrical designs including schematics and circuit layouts.
• Integrate electrical subsystems into larger architectures.
• Participate in design reviews and configuration control activities.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Support build, integration, and verification in various environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to system trials and technical liaison.

Skills

Power distribution

Control systems

Grounding

EMC/EMI

Electrical design tools

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Education

Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

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

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• 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