Electrical Systems Engineer – EV/High Voltage
2 months ago
Huntingdon
Electrical Systems Engineer – EV / High Voltage Location: Cambridgeshire (Office Based) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: Competitive + Benefits An innovative UK clean-technology engineering company is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development of next-generation high-voltage electrical and energy systems for electric vehicle applications. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to battery systems, power electronics and high-voltage architectures, working from prototype build through to system validation and integration. The Role • Design, build, integrate and support high-voltage electrical systems across prototype and pre-production programmes, • Install, commission and support battery systems, power electronics and high-voltage electrical architectures, • Produce and review electrical schematics, harnesses and system interfaces, • Carry out hands-on testing, debugging and fault diagnosis of HV and LV systems, • Own and contribute to system-level FMEA and structured design reviews, • Support supplier selection and technical integration of electrical and energy systems, • Ensure compliance with high-voltage safety standards, legislation and certification requirements, • Maintain clear technical documentation covering builds, tests, diagnostics and system modifications About You You will be an engineer with proven experience working on high-voltage electrical or electrified vehicle systems, comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment and contributing across the full engineering lifecycle. Essential Experience • Minimum 3 years’ experience working with high-voltage electrical, EV or power electronics systems, • Strong background in electrical systems engineering, • Experience designing electrical schematics, harnesses and system interfaces, • Hands-on experience testing, commissioning and debugging high-voltage systems, • Knowledge of three-phase power (240–480VAC) and DC systems up to 1000V, • Understanding of relevant electrical standards and communication protocols including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C and PLC, • Experience contributing to DFMEA or system-level FMEA activities Desirable Experience • Automotive or aerospace engineering background, • Experience with AC/DC power conversion or DC/DC systems, • Exposure to supplier technical management and system integration What’s On Offer • Opportunity to work on advanced electrification and energy systems, • High level of technical ownership and visibility, • Collaborative engineering environment with real product impact, • Competitive salary and benefits package Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration