Electrical Engineer

Job Details

Location: Staffordshire
Sector: Defence

Are you passionate about creating electrical designs that drive the manufacturing of diverse and unique equipment?

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your ideas are heard? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

An established engineering business operating within the maritime and specialist engineering sector is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to support its Project Teams in producing bespoke designs. As an integral part of the organisation, you will be at the forefront of developing electrical systems that power a wide range of exciting projects.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop advanced electrical schematics.
• Analyse and optimise electrical systems to ensure performance and efficiency.
• Generate detailed requirements for electrical systems, laying the foundation for high-quality designs.
• Capture and document electrical schematics and designs with precision and accuracy.
• Select appropriate cables and protective devices, ensuring high levels of safety and reliability.
• Provide expert advice and review electrical component selection, contributing to successful project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and project teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Undertake a variety of engineering tasks supporting projects and programmes, demonstrating adaptability and versatility.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, contributing technical insight to support business and project objectives.
• Maintain thorough and organised documentation in accordance with local operating procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum HNC qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Previous experience specifying electrical components.
• Sound knowledge of relevant electrical standards and industry best practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply a flexible, adaptable approach to electrical design challenges.
• Familiarity with electrical schematic capture and drawing review processes.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of electronics.
• Experience designing electrical systems.
• Proven experience using Zuken E3 or similar electrical design software.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic defence engineering organisation working on bespoke and technically challenging projects within a specialist industry.

You will have the opportunity to work with proven technologies, collaborate with experienced engineering professionals and make a meaningful contribution to a range of projects.

The organisation offers a competitive salary and benefits package, together with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you're ready to take your electrical engineering career to the next level and contribute to exciting, technically diverse projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Candidates must meet the security vetting requirements relevant to the role. Due to national security requirements, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be considered in exceptional circumstances.