Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Permanent | Full‑Time | Hybrid Working Available
We are supporting a long‑established engineering organisation with a strong heritage in delivering high‑reliability, safety‑critical products for demanding and regulated environments. Due to continued growth and a major design‑to‑manufacture programme, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to strengthen their engineering capability.
This is a genuinely hands‑on design role, offering end‑to‑end involvement in product development - from concept and detailed design through to manufacture and test.
The Role
As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of electrical systems across a range of ruggedised and mission‑critical products. You will work closely with mechanical engineers, project managers, supply chain, and test teams to ensure designs are robust, compliant, and ready for manufacture.
The engineering function is structured around product‑aligned business units, meaning you may support different product areas depending on programme priorities. This provides a varied workload and the opportunity to apply your design expertise across multiple applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical systems in line with customer requirements, legislation, and internal design control processes
Deliver designs to agreed standards of quality, cost, and schedule, supporting design‑to‑manufacture programmes with fixed delivery milestones
Produce and review technical documentation to support design, verification, compliance, and manufacture
Support the transition of designs into production and test, working closely with supply chain and manufacturing teams
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers where appropriate
Contribute to design reviews and, at senior level, take responsibility for design sign‑off
Support new business activities by providing technical input and cost estimates
Identify and implement process and design improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety
What We're Looking For
Essential
Strong background in electrical / electronic design within an engineering or manufacturing environment
Proven experience taking designs from concept through to manufacture
Strong design capability - this role is design‑led, not purely support‑based
Experience working to structured design and quality processes
Comfortable operating in a programme‑driven environment with fixed deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and with non‑engineering stakeholders
Desirable
Experience in manufacturing, maritime, naval, or ruggedised equipment environments
Exposure to regulated or safety‑critical industries
Professional registration (MIET, CEng, or working towards)
Qualifications
Engineering Degree
or
HNC / HND with significant relevant industry experience
Working Pattern & Environment
37 hours per week
Monday-Thursday: 8 hours per day
Friday: 5 hours
Hybrid working available (typically 3 days on‑site, 2 days remote)
Occasional travel to other sites may be required
Security & Eligibility
BPSS clearance required
Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
Dual nationals considered
Role subject to ITAR compliance checks
Why Apply?
Work on technically challenging, real‑world engineering products
Strong emphasis on quality design and engineering best practice
Opportunity to work across multiple product lines and disciplines
Supportive engineering culture with scope for professional development
Hybrid working and a balanced weekly working patternIf you are a Senior Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys seeing designs through to manufacture and thrives in a technically demanding environment, this role offers an excellent next step