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Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: up to £63,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Bristol (hybrid)


We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global aerospace and defence companies as an Electrical Design Engineer. This role will be based at their site in Bristol but offers the option for hybrid working (3 days per week on site and 2 days remote) and flexible working hours.

They are a leading global player in the defence aero engine market and pioneer the power that matters to their customers, to society and to the planet. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, they put their customers at the forefront of the aviation industry. From combat to transport, trainers to helicopters, they provide 16,000 military engines and pioneering service solutions to 160 customers in 103 countries.

The Measurement & Test Engineering team are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to support them in expanding, improving and maintaining their global portfolio of Aerospace Engine Test Facilities. The team are responsible for designing and delivering the infrastructure required to test the next of gas turbine engines for both Civil and Defence applications.



Main Responsibilities:


The workload can be varied, and you will work on a wide range of projects; from developing the next of cutting-edge ground based test facility designs, through to modification of existing, flying testbeds and design of new test rigs as well as ensuring the existing test portfolio is kept up to date.

Your role will include:

  • Capturing requirements.
  • Specification and report writing.
  • Developing electrical engineering designs and calculations.
  • Developing requirements into concepts through to full detailed design.
  • Oversight of the manufacture, installation, inspection and testing of designs.
  • Working with our product definition engineering team (detailing / CAD department).
  • Provide a technical design monitoring / oversight role.
  • Chair / support design reviews.
  • Peer to peer review and approvals.
  • Developing verification schedules.
  • Supporting acceptance testing procedures.
  • Delivering test facilities which are safe in operation and during ongoing maintenance.
  • Legislative compliance design monitoring oversight.



Benefits Include (but not limited to):

  • A competitive salary
  • Bonus
  • Employee Support Assistance
  • Employee discounts
  • Retirement Savings
  • Retirement Advice
  • Individual Savings Account (ISA)
  • Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA)
  • Share purchase Scheme
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Partner Life Insurance
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Excellent career development/ progression opportunities (both in the UK and overseas)



About You:


Essential:

  • Minimum HND/ HNC qualified in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification with suitable experience in an Electrical Design role in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience of working within a project environment.
  • Experience in preparing and delivering technical reports and documents.
  • Experience in developing, testing and evaluating engineering designs.
  • Self-motivated, with good interpersonal, planning and execution skills and a team player.


Desirable:

  • Familiarity with British and Standards and Others (BS, EN, ISO Standards)
  • Electrical Low Voltage design (BS7671)
  • Control and Instrumentation (C&I) design (BS6739)
  • Functional Safety (IEC 61508 and IEC 61511)
  • CEng or IEng (or working towards)
  • Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution
  • Electrical design software (such as Amtech)
  • Experience with Siemens NX / Teamcenter



About Aeropeople:


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Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.


During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.


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Electrical Design Engineer

Bristol, UK
Full time

Published on 02/20/2025

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