Power System Design Lead Cowes, Isle of Wight – Transport assistance making commute from Southampton or Portsmouth viable £75,000 10% Bonus (up to £80,000 considered for the right person) Are you a Power Systems expert ready to lead the design of mission-critical technology? This role offers a rare opportunity to take ownership of complex, safety-critical electrical systems used in advanced radar platforms. You'll design and specify power systems from the mains all the way down to board level — shaping high-voltage AC through to tightly regulated DC rails — in a technically rich environment that rewards rigour, problem-solving and practical know-how. Based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the role offers hybrid working, but you’ll need to be on site regularly — typically 2-3 days a week. The commute from Southampton is simple: a 26-minute Red Jet ferry followed by a 7-minute site shuttle. We’re open to discussing help with travel costs if needed. What You’ll Be Doing * Designing power generation and distribution systems (AC to DC) for radar platforms * Specifying and managing electrical systems from high-voltage mains to PCB-level voltages * Working with motor drives, control/positioning systems, and EMC compliance * Collaborating with sub-contractors and managing bespoke hardware development * Supporting EMC testing and customer installations * Generating technical documentation and contributing to peer/design reviews * Leading design activities within a structured Systems Engineering lifecycle What We’re Looking For * Background in Electrical or Electronic Engineering * Strong experience in power system design – from 440V AC to DC voltage rails * Knowledge of linear/switch-mode supplies and power safety standards * EMC awareness (e.g. DEF STAN 59-411), and experience in high-safety environments * Hands-on familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and system-level thinking * A structured, safety-conscious approach to high-voltage system design * UK-born nationality (for security clearance – not required to start) Defence experience is welcome, but not essential — we’re also keen to hear from engineers in rail, aerospace, nuclear, or other safety-critical sectors. Bonus Points * Interest in growing into a future team leadership role — either soon or over time * Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of technical solutions * Willing to travel to site regularly (we’ll help make this as smooth as possible) What’s in it for you? * £75k base salary 10% bonus (negotiable to £80k DOE) * Flexible hybrid working * Opportunities for progression into people leadership (if desired) * Involvement in nationally significant, future-facing radar programmes * Stable, long-term career path in a growing business Please Note: Due to project requirements, you must be British-born and eligible for UK Security Clearance. You can start the role while clearance is underway