Electrical Engineer

About The Role Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will take responsibility for the electrical design and development of our products. You will explore all aspects of the development lifecycle, engineering analysis, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and product support. Electrical Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working with 3 days being onsite. The salary for this role is up to £50k, depending on experience. What you’ll be doing  Design, analyse, and implement advanced electrical systems and components for defence applications, including sonar, communications, power distribution, and control systems Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate electrical subsystems into larger defence platforms (e.g. ships, weapons systems, communications equipment), ensuring functional compatibility and performance Ensure all designs meet rigorous defence, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards, including MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and other regulatory requirements Conduct testing, validation, and qualification of electrical systems under military operating conditions to verify reliability, durability, and mission-readiness Produce clear and detailed technical documentation including schematics, design reviews, test reports, and support for certification and audits Diagnose and resolve electrical system issues in both development and in-service equipment, providing engineering support throughout the product lifecycle, including upgrades and obsolescence managementAbout our company At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets. What we offer  At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:   Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements  25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell  Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual  Half day Fridays  Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave Family & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program  All Staff Bonus  Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing Centre Sports & Social activities Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings Life assurance policy Publication and recruitment bonus rewards Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning Facilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sites  Private seated lunch areas  Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages  Onsite showers and toiletries provision  Free onsite parking The skills you need Experience in the design and manufacture of Electrical Systems Ability to follow a methodical/systematic approach to analyse and solve problems, identifying key facts and breaking down complex information to component parts Strong understanding of industry standards Zuken E3 Cable knowledge desired but not essential Excellent communication and collaboration skills Demonstrable ability to plan and execute technical assignmentsJoin us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters. If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed)