As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving innovative solutions within our client’s defence projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on highly complex, design-to-order projects in a fast-paced environment where technical expertise and strategic problem-solving are paramount. You will be the design authority for both new and existing electrical projects, ensuring their success from concept through to production.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the electrical design process for complex defence-related projects, including creating schematics, circuit diagrams, and system layouts.
* Oversee part selection, ensuring consideration of obsolescence, availability, and cost factors.
* Provide subject matter expertise to engineering teams, advising on best practices and regulatory compliance.
* Conduct conceptual designs using Solidworks Electrical, with hands-on involvement in prototyping and design verification testing.
* Ensure that all designs comply with ISO9001 standards, company processes, and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers, providing technical reports, procurement specifications, and guidance for production and testing.
* Support the engineering and production teams during New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring prototype reliability and performance under specified operating conditions.
* Offer technical support to address any electrical issues, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Extensive experience as an Electrical Design Engineer with a track record in complex defence-related projects.
* Expertise in designing AC and DC systems, low voltage DC power, communication circuits, and medium voltage AC power systems.
* Strong knowledge of compliance standards such as IEC 62368, BS EN standards, and Defence Standards (Def-Stan).
* Proficiency with Solidworks Electrical or similar design software.
* Experience with ISO 9001 or other process-driven methodologies, as well as EMC, regulatory, CE/UKCA requirements.
* HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
* Ability to attain BPSS Security Clearance.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
* Familiarity with RF design and computing infrastructure.
* Previous experience leading projects as a design authority and mentoring junior team members.
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
* Familiarity with regulatory environments in the defence sector.
Career Growth and Opportunities
This role offers excellent career growth potential, with opportunities to lead large-scale, defence-sector projects. You will have the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams, develop your leadership skills, and grow within a reputable organization that values innovation and technical excellence.
Work Environment and Culture
Our client fosters a dynamic and high-performance culture that reflects the defence industry’s stringent standards. The team is collaborative, supportive, and driven by a shared mission to deliver the highest quality solutions. You will be part of a results-oriented environment where flexibility, adaptability, and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Being a hybrid role, you're expected 3 days in the office (preferably a Tuesday and Thursday) and 2 days at home.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation package for this role includes a competitive salary, with potential bonuses linked to project outcomes. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Flexitime
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Electrical Engineering: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fareham
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