Senior Electrical Engineer – Flight Simulator Hardware

Holt Executive; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (7%)

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Group income protection

Employee assistance

Discounts

Job summary

Holt Executive is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team developing cutting-edge flight simulation technology. You will contribute to electrical hardware design for advanced flight simulators and work across the full engineering lifecycle.

The role requires 5–10+ years in electrical hardware design, expertise with power distribution, EMC, and Electrical CAD tools. You will collaborate with software, systems, and mechanical teams and mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10+ years’ experience in electrical hardware design (aerospace, defence, simulation, or similar).
• Strong experience with electrical design and power distribution systems.
• Experience with Electrical CAD tools (schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts).
• Strong knowledge of EMC principles (grounding, shielding, filtering).
• Experience with hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of BS 7671, Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive.
• Experience across the full product lifecycle (concept to production).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical hardware systems for advanced flight simulators
• Produce technical specifications, schematics, and electrical designs
• Develop power distribution systems (single & three-phase), including protection and cable sizing
• Collaborate with software, systems, and mechanical teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety-critical requirements
• Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware systems
• Support EMC design and testing activities
• Engage with suppliers for component selection and integration
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across hardware capabilities
• Support or mentor junior engineers where appropriate

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Electrical CAD

EMC principles

Hardware testing

Lifecycle management

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools

EMC test equipment

Job description

Holt Executive is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team developing cutting-edge flight simulation technology. You will contribute to electrical hardware design for advanced flight simulators and work across the full engineering lifecycle.

The role requires 5–10+ years in electrical hardware design, expertise with power distribution, EMC, and Electrical CAD tools. You will collaborate with software, systems, and mechanical teams and mentor junior engineers