Electrical Design Engineer

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Overview

Important: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance, and therefore be a Sole UK National.

Working: The role is office/hybrid based with occasional travel to other company/customer's sites in the UK or abroad.

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Our defence client is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in complex enclosure design!

You'll play a crucial role in our projects by designing bespoke electrical systems. Your responsibilities will include creating advanced electrical schematics, optimizing system performance, defining detailed requirements, and documenting designs accurately.

Responsibilities:

• 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 exceptional designs
• Capture and document electrical schematics and designs with precision and accuracy
• Select the most suitable cables and protective devices, ensuring the highest level of safety and reliability
• Provide expert advice and review on electrical component selection, contributing to the success of every project
• Collaborate seamlessly with our engineering and project teams, working together to achieve outstanding results
• Embrace a variety of engineering tasks that support projects and programs, showcasing your adaptability and versatility
• Participate in internal and external meetings, contributing your insights to shape the future of our business
• Maintain thorough and organised documentation, following our local operating procedures

Experience needed:

• A minimum of HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, demonstrating your strong education background
• A team player mentality, thriving in a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Previous involvement in specifying electrical components, highlighting your eye for detail and critical thinking
• Sound knowledge of Electrical standards, ensuring compliance with industry best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office allowing you to excel in various tasks.
• A rapid learner with a flexible and adaptable engineering approach, ready to tackle diverse challenges related to electrical design
• Familiarity with electrical schematic capture and drawing review, displaying your comprehensive understanding of the design process

Desirable:

• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
• Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of electronics, enhancing your ability to innovate and explore new possibilities
• Experience in designing Electrical systems, demonstrating your expertise in complex and high-stakes projects
• Proven experience using Zuken E3, showcasing your expertise with recognised design tool.

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