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Job Description
Are you an Electrical Engineer ready to make an impact in the defence sector? Join ALTEN and play a key role in cutting-edge vehicle engineering projects that shape the future of land-based military technology. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team on complex, real-world problems—designing electrical systems that endure the toughest environments. If you're driven by innovation and ready to contribute to the UK's defence capability, this opportunity is for you.
Your main responsibilities will be:
1. Designing and developing vehicle electrical systems including wiring harnesses, connectors, and terminations in line with Defence Standard 61-5.
2. Supporting system integration and troubleshooting across electrical subsystems for armoured and military-grade vehicles.
3. Producing and reviewing schematics, block diagrams, and interface documentation to ensure reliability and safety.
4. Collaborating with mechanical and systems teams to ensure seamless design compatibility and compliance.
5. Assisting in component selection, cable routing, and electrical packaging for vehicle platforms.
6. Contributing to design reviews, compliance checks, and test validation activities as part of a high-assurance delivery model.
Who are we looking for?
You are...
1. Passionate about engineering
2. Result-oriented
3. Proactive
Qualifications
Experience, skills and qualifications required:
1. Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer in the defence, automotive, or aerospace industries.
2. Strong knowledge of Defence Standard 61-5 for electrical system design and documentation.
3. Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (e.g. Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical, E3.series, or equivalent).
4. Experience with wiring harness design, vehicle integration, and power distribution systems.
5. Familiarity with military-grade components, environmental sealing, and robust electrical design.
6. Eligible for or already holding BPSS clearance.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
In short you get:
1. A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
2. A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
3. A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
4. A competitive salary
5. Private Medical Insurance
6. Pension Scheme
7. Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
8. Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
9. Flexible way of working (role dependent)
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