Principal Electrical Design Engineer
15 hours 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 high-availability systems. Must-have eligibility • British citizenship, • Proven experience in electrical design engineering including knowledge of PLC hardware, analogue loops, digital inputs/outputs., • Line management experience, supporting a team., • Engineering degree or equivalent experience in electrical systems. Rewards £56,000 to £70,000 with career development, training and mentoring 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 flexibility • Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed fortnight, • Career development, training and mentoring, • Performance-related bonuses Location and pattern New Malden, hybrid, occasional travel approximately 10% Send your profile with availability and day rate. You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.