Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Filton (60% onsite)
Contract Duration: Until Dec 2026 (possible extension)
Pay Rate: £37.38 per hour (PAYE)
About the Role
Carbon60's aerospace client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to support the development of a new control bench for a large hydromechanical test installation. You will be a key part of a multi‑disciplinary team responsible for delivering the full electrical design lifecycle — from initial architecture development through to validation, verification, and entry into service.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the electrical design for a complex avionic control bench.
* Develop and contribute to system architecture and integration activities.
* Produce detailed electrical schematics, drawings, and technical specifications.
* Manage technical design risks and design milestones (FCR, FDR, PDR, CDR).
* Oversee build, installation, and assembly of the control bench.
* Lead the V&V phase and ensure successful entry into service.
* Work closely with stakeholders to clarify requirements and meet delivery targets.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience leading medium–large electrical or avionic control bench design projects.
* Strong background using electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad).
* Solid understanding of electrical systems, electrical design principles, and testing methodologies.
* Experience with electrical architecture design, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems.
* Familiarity with avionic data buses (A429, CAN, AFDX) and hardware interfaces (discretes, analogue signals).
* Aerospace or highly regulated engineering industry experience is highly desirable.
* Team‑oriented with strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
* IR35: Inside IR35
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a technically challenging, high‑visibility engineering project supporting next‑generation aerospace systems. Ideal for a seasoned electrical design professional wanting to apply their expertise in a forward‑thinking test engineering environment.
If interested, please apply with the latest copy of your CV. Our consultants will contact you in due course.
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