Principal Electrical Design Engineer
3 days ago
New Malden
Principal Electrical Design Engineer Take ownership of complex electrical systems and shape solutions across major defence programmes. Develop your skills while contributing to critical, high-availability systems. What you will need Proven experience in electrical design engineering including PLCs and control systems. Line Management experience. Engineering degree or equivalent experience in electrical systems. Salary and rewards £56,000 to £70,000, with career development, training and mentoring opportunities What you will be doing Lead design and development of electrical panels, enclosures and cabinet layouts Produce and maintain schematics, technical documentation and Bills of Materials Resolve electrical issues across design, manufacture, integration and qualification stages Apply electrical standards and ensure compliance with Defence Standards Your experience Experience in electrical design engineering role, with some line management experience, supporting a team. Experience of PLCs e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, an understanding of the PLC hardware, analogue loops, digital inputs and outputs. Knowledge of maritime or defence platforms desirable, although other safety-critical sectors will be considered (e.g. Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Airports). Familiarity with CAD tools for electrical design. Ability to work effectively in complex, fast-moving environments. Benefits and balance You will enjoy practical benefits including: Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed fortnight Career development, training and mentoring Performance-related bonuses Where you will work New Malden, Surrey. Hybrid working pattern, compressed fortnight, occasional travel required (approximately 10%) You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process. Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. This is a permanent role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then