Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer - Defence Sector (Contract)

Location: Midlands, UK
Duration: 12 Months
Clearance Required: SC Clearance (must be active or eligible)
Rate: Competitive / Negotiable

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support a key defence programme based in the Midlands. This is a 12-month contract role within a high-security environment, involving the design and development of electrical systems for mission-critical defence applications.

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, contributing to the design, documentation, and integration of complex electrical systems in accordance with MOD and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical systems, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts using appropriate CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).

• Ensure designs comply with relevant defence and safety standards (e.g. DEF-STAN, BS EN, IEC).

• Create and maintain design documentation including BOMs, test procedures, and technical specifications.

• Support integration, verification and validation of systems in test and production environments.

• Work closely with Systems Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Project Managers to deliver designs on time and within budget.

• Conduct design reviews and risk assessments in line with project and quality requirements.

• Support EMC/Environmental testing and troubleshoot issues during development and prototyping phases.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within the defence, aerospace, or high-integrity engineering sectors.

• Strong working knowledge of electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent).

• Experience designing to MOD and defence standards (e.g. DEF-STAN 00-35, 59-411).

• Understanding of EMC compliance and environmental considerations.

• Current SC Clearance or ability to obtain SC (Security Clearance).

• Familiarity with electrical safety and regulations (e.g. BS7671).

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with power distribution systems and control panel design.

• Knowledge of military vehicle systems or naval/maritime systems.

• Understanding of Systems Engineering lifecycle (V-model).

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.

Other Information:

• Hybrid working may be available depending on project phase and security needs.

• Candidates must be UK nationals and eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

• This role may be deemed Outside IR35 (subject to determination).