Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Filton, UK – Hybrid working (approximately 60% onsite)
Company: Guidant Global (partnering with Airbus) at Test Centre 1VM
Guidant Global is delighted to partner with Airbus to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join the Test Centre (1VM) in Filton. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the development of a new avionic control bench supporting large hydromechanical installations for landing gear extension/retraction and braking systems. If you thrive in a collaborative engineering environment and enjoy leading on complex technical projects, this role offers both challenge and long‑term career growth.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading the full electrical design of a new avionic control bench
* Developing electrical schematics, technical drawings and specifications
* Contributing to the overall system architecture
* Managing design risks and major engineering milestones (FCR, PDR, FDR, CDR)
* Supporting and overseeing assembly, build, and integration activities
* Leading the Validation & Verification phase
* Ensuring successful entry into service
* Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to meet time, cost and quality targets
What You'll Bring
* Strong background in electrical design and architecture
* Experience working with design tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or KiCad
* Understanding of electrical systems, testing principles, and instrumentation
* Knowledge of avionic hardware interfaces (analogue, discrete)
* Familiarity with avionic data buses (A429, CAN, AFDX)
* Experience with control systems and data acquisition
* A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and strong communication skills
Aviation or landing‑gear‑related experience is beneficial but not essential. Transferable engineering experience from other sectors is welcomed.
Contract Details
* Hourly rate: £37.38 (PAYE) / £50.00 (Umbrella)
* Hours: 35 per week across 4.5 days (between 7am‑7pm)
* Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
* IR35 status: Inside IR35
* Travel: Occasional
Why Work With Us?
* Lead a high‑impact engineering project
* Work alongside experts across multiple disciplines
* Build experience with cutting‑edge test systems
* Contribute to safety‑critical innovations in commercial aviation
Ready to Apply?
If you're excited by the opportunity to lead major engineering design work within a world‑class aerospace environment, we'd love to hear from you. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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