Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer – Flight Simulation

Holt Executive; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (7% match)

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Group income protection

Employee wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holt Executive is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a high-performing team working on cutting-edge flight simulation technology. You will design and deliver electrical hardware systems for complex simulators, collaborating with software, systems, and mechanical teams across the full lifecycle.

The role requires 5-10+ years in electrical hardware design (aerospace, defence, or simulation) and hands-on experience with power distribution, EMC, and hardware testing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar.
• 5-10+ years' experience in electrical hardware design (aerospace, defence, simulation, or similar).
• Strong experience with electrical design and power distribution systems; EMC principles; hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting.

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

EMC principles

Hardware testing

Lifecycle management

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD tools

Job description

Holt Executive is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a high-performing team working on cutting-edge flight simulation technology. You will design and deliver electrical hardware systems for complex simulators, collaborating with software, systems, and mechanical teams across the full lifecycle.

The role requires 5-10+ years in electrical hardware design (aerospace, defence, or simulation) and hands-on experience with power distribution, EMC, and hardware testing.