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Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Fareham
Client: First Military Recruitment
Location: Fareham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 7ab9a4a8268f
Job Views: 25
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our client’s business which specialises in computers, racks, rack integration, tablets, technology, engineering, manufacturing, electro-mechanical, sheet metal, wireless sensors, defence, automation, communications, energy, transport, healthcare, edge computing, and micro data-centres.
The successful candidate must show flexibility & willingness to adapt to the needs of an SME size business and meet the following requirements:
Experience:
* An established electrical design engineer, with extensive experience across various projects complying with multiple standards.
* Experience of original Electrical Design, especially if you are the Design Authority (please ensure this is evidenced on your CV).
* Experience designing AC and DC systems for markets including defence.
* Experience designing cable and connector assemblies for highly regulated industries.
* Experience in computing or rack-based electrical hardware design.
* Experience designing power management systems.
* Previous role as a design authority on significant projects, with active development of organisational capability.
Desirable:
* Experience with low voltage DC power and communication circuits.
* Experience with low and medium voltage AC power systems.
* Electrical safety assessment against IEC 62368.
Skills:
Essential:
* Best practices in electrical hardware design from concept to production.
* Ability to translate customer requirements into designs.
* Design for manufacture and testing experience.
* Proficiency in simulation, prototyping, testing, and data analysis.
* Generation and review of design documentation.
* Component selection and BOM creation.
* Experience with electrical drawing software, preferably SolidWorks Electrical.
Desirable:
* Experience with BS EN standards (e.g., 62368, 61010) and military specs.
* Knowledge of EMC and regulatory requirements (CE/UKCA).
* Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar methodologies.
* RF design and computing infrastructure experience.
Education:
* At least an HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Security Clearance:
* BPSS Security Clearance must be attainable.
Interview Process:
* Initial 30-minute Teams interview, followed by a 1.5-hour face-to-face interview if invited.
* Candidates will need to present electrical designs they have created, discussing challenges faced and their design rationale.
Screening Questions:
* Experience of original Electrical Design? (Ensure this is evidenced on your CV)
* Experience designing low voltage AC and DC systems?
* Experience designing cable and connector assemblies for regulated industries?
* Experience with computing or rack-based electrical hardware design?
* Experience designing power management systems?
Personal Attributes:
* Leadership in electrical projects and mentoring team members.
* Ability to present and persuade customers on design approaches.
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