Overview
Electrical Hardware Engineer – Location: Crawley, West Sussex; Salary: Competitive based on experience; Hours: Mon - Fri 40 hours p/w
We are looking for a talented Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a growing aerospace business developing advanced flight simulator systems. This is a great opportunity to work on innovative hardware solutions in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Responsibilities
* Design electrical hardware solutions for flight simulator systems.
* Produce schematics, technical specifications, and supporting documentation.
* Work with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
* Test, validate, and troubleshoot hardware systems.
* Support supplier engagement and component integration.
* Mentor junior engineers where required.
* Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.
About You
* Proven experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on electrical systems development with a methodical approach to electrical design thorough documentation and traceability
* Strong experience in an electrical design role, ideally within the simulation, aerospace, defence, or capital equipment sectors
* Demonstrable experience designing three-phase and single-phase power distribution systems, including switchgear selection, protection coordination, and cable sizing calculations
* Proficiency in electrical CAD tools for schematic capture, wiring diagram production, and panel layout
* Practical understanding of EMC principles, including shielding, filtering, grounding for EMC, cable segregation, and experience supporting or leading EMC test campaigns
* Experience with computing system electrical integration, including rack power distribution, cooling provisions, and high-density signal/data cabling
* Sound knowledge of BS 7671, the Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, and applicable harmonised standards
Desirable
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* Experience in aerospace, avionics, or flight simulation
Benefits
* Pension matched up to 7%
* Bonus
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Employee assistance programme
* Holiday buy/sell scheme
* Retail and leisure discounts
To find out more please contact Max Sinclair max@holtengineering.co.uk
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