Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you design electrical systems for bespoke solutions that support CASD, collaborating with mechanical engineers to deliver integrated, compliant designs from concept to manufacture. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative engineering team and contribute to high-integrity projects that help keep the Royal Navy operational. You’ll test and validate solutions and support automation efforts, adding value with structured design processes and clear documentation. This is a mission-driven, on-site role with potential flexible working options.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Aegon pension with auto-enrolment
• Company Sick Pay Scheme after 2 years (up to 8 weeks)
• Life Assurance (3 salary after 2 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 GP line, counselling, legal and financial support
• Casual business dress & dress-down Fridays

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical designs and schematics using SolidWorks Electrical or E-Plan, plus supporting Bills of Materials
• Create design documentation such as performance calculations, test plans, and component selection justifications
• Ensure all electrical designs meet safety, technical, and legislative standards
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams to deliver complete integrated solutions
• Follow structured design processes to achieve all validations, approvals, and mitigations at the correct stages
• Support testing and automation, including writing and executing test plans

Key requirements

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Electrical/Control Engineering
• 3+ years’ experience (5+ years for Senior) in Power & Electrical Design, ideally within Control Panels or Power Distribution
• Strong experience with Variable Speed Drives, Motor Starter Panels, PLC/Control Systems (ProfiBus, ProfiNet, TIA Portal)
• Proven Control & Instrumentation design capability
• Understanding of Testing & Automation (NI Hardware / LabVIEW desirable)
• Proficiency in E-Plan or SolidWorks Electrical (training available for strong candidates)
• Experience within Defence, Marine, or Aerospace sectors is advantageous
• Hands-on approach, strong teamwork, and excellent communication skills

• strong teamwork
• excellent communication
• hands-on/problem-solving attitude
• Variable Speed Drives
• Motor Starter Panels
• PLC/Control Systems (ProfiBus, ProfiNet, TIA Portal)

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