Electrical Design Engineer

I’m recruiting for a hands-on Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering business supporting the UK’s Continuous At Sea Deterrent programme. This is a technically senior role with real ownership — not just oversight. The Role * Hands-on electrical system design * Produce E-Plan / SolidWorks Electrical schematics & wiring drawings * Generate BOMs & full technical documentation * Power & control system design (VSDs, motor starters, distribution, PLCs) * FMEA, safety assessments & reliability analysis * Ensure full technical & legislative compliance * Work closely with mechanical engineers for integrated solutions * Support testing & automation (NI Hardware / LabVIEW desirable) You’ll be accountable for delivering a compliant, manufacturable solution — from concept through to assembly. What You’ll Need * Degree qualified (Electrical Engineering or similar) * 5+ years within MOD / Marine / Defence / Aerospace * Strong power & electrical design capability * Control & Instrumentation experience * PLC systems (ProfiBus / ProfiNet / TIA Portal) * Safety & compliance documentation experience * E-Plan & SolidWorks Electrical (advantageous) Must be a British National due to project requirements. Working Hours * Mon–Thurs: 07:30–16:00 * Fri: 07:30–12:30 * Flexible start 06:30–08:30 / finish 15:00–17:00 * Primarily site-based (engineering team onsite) Benefits * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Extended Christmas shutdown * Aegon pension * Company sick pay (increases with service) * Life assurance (3x salary after 2 years) * Employee Assistance Programme * Casual dress & friendly, non-hierarchical culture