Electrical Systems Engineer – EV/High Voltage

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