I’m recruiting for a hands-on Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering business supporting the UK’s Continuous At Sea Deterrent programme.
This is a technically senior role with real ownership — not just oversight.
The Role
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Hands-on electrical system design
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Produce E-Plan / SolidWorks Electrical schematics & wiring drawings
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Generate BOMs & full technical documentation
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Power & control system design (VSDs, motor starters, distribution, PLCs)
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FMEA, safety assessments & reliability analysis
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Ensure full technical & legislative compliance
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Work closely with mechanical engineers for integrated solutions
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Support testing & automation (NI Hardware / LabVIEW desirable)
You’ll be accountable for delivering a compliant, manufacturable solution — from concept through to assembly.
What You’ll Need
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Degree qualified (Electrical Engineering or similar)
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5+ years within MOD / Marine / Defence / Aerospace
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Strong power & electrical design capability
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Control & Instrumentation experience
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PLC systems (ProfiBus / ProfiNet / TIA Portal)
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Safety & compliance documentation experience
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E-Plan & SolidWorks Electrical (advantageous)
Must be a British National due to project requirements.