Senior Electrical Engineer in Barnstaple

Energy Jobline ZR; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Barnstaple. This role involves leading the design and implementation of advanced electrical systems for defence applications, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical system design and be proficient with CAD tools. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £62k and flexible working arrangements, along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days' annual leave

Private medical health insurance

Group Pension Plan up to 7%

Employee Discounts portal

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and manufacture of complex electrical systems.
• Ability to apply systematic problem-solving methods to complex issues.
• Technical leadership and mentoring of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implement advanced electrical systems for defence applications.
• Ensure compliance with performance and safety standards.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure subsystem integration.

Skills

Electrical system design

Problem-solving

Technical leadership

CAD tools proficiency

Tools

Zuken E3.Series

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will take technical ownership of the electrical design and development of complex products, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and quality standards. You will lead and contribute to all stages of the engineering lifecycle.

Senior Electrical Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working.

The salary for this role is up to £62k, depending on experience.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the design, analysis, and implementation of advanced electrical systems and components for defence applications, including sonar, communications, power distribution, and control systems
• Take technical ownership of electrical designs, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards, including MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and other regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical subsystems into complex defence platforms (e.g., ships, weapons systems, communications equipment), ensuring functional compatibility and performance
• Conduct and oversee testing, validation, and qualification of electrical systems under military operating conditions to verify reliability, durability, and mission-readiness
• Lead design reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers to develop capability within the team
• Produce and approve detailed technical documentation, including schematics, design reports, test plans, and certification evidence
• Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring robust mitigation strategies are in place throughout the development lifecycle
• Provide expert support for diagnosing and resolving electrical system issues in both development and in-service equipment, including upgrades and obsolescence management

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we're always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Canada Life GP and financial advice
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Demonstrate experience in the design and manufacture of complex electrical systems.
• Apply a methodical and systematic approach to problem-solving, breaking down complex issues and providing robust, innovative solutions
• Provide technical leadership in electrical design, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and other relevant standards
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical capability and knowledge sharing within the team
• Plan, manage, and execute technical assignments, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality targets
• Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and influencing design decisions
• Proficient in using an electrical CAD tool, such as Zuken E3.Series, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA Electrical, Siemens NX Electrical, RapidHarness or similar (preferably Zuken E3).

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you'd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on [email protected]