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Base pay range
Up to £50k, depending on experience.
About the Role
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will take responsibility for the electrical design and development of our products. You will explore all aspects of the development lifecycle, engineering analysis, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and product support.
Electrical Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working with 3 days being onsite.
What you’ll be doing
* Design, analyse, and implement advanced electrical systems and components for defence applications, including sonar, communications, power distribution, and control systems.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate electrical subsystems into larger defence platforms (e.g. ships, weapons systems, communications equipment), ensuring functional compatibility and performance.
* Ensure all designs meet rigorous defence, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards, including MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and other regulatory requirements.
* Conduct testing, validation, and qualification of electrical systems under military operating conditions to verify reliability, durability, and mission‑readiness.
* Produce clear and detailed technical documentation including schematics, design reviews, test reports, and support for certification and audits.
* Diagnose and resolve electrical system issues in both development and in‑service equipment, providing engineering support throughout the product lifecycle, including upgrades and obsolescence management.
About our company
At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state‑of‑the‑art applications for naval ship and fleet protection and undersea surveillance systems. In‑service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever‑growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on‑the‑ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
What we offer
* Work life balance
* Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
* 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
* Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
* Half day Fridays
* Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave Family & wellbeing
* Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
* All Staff Bonus
* Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wellbeing Centre
* Sports & Social activities
* Employee Discounts portal - online and in‑store discounts, travel savings
* Canada Life GP and financial advice
* Life assurance policy
* Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
* Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
* Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
* Private seated lunch areas
* Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
* Onsite showers and toiletries provision
* Free onsite parking
Skills you need
* Experience in the design and manufacture of Electrical Systems
* Ability to follow a methodical/systematic approach to analyse and solve problems, identifying key facts and breaking down complex information into component parts
* Strong understanding of industry standards
* Zuken E3 Cable knowledge desired but not essential
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Demonstrable ability to plan and execute technical assignments
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Location
Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom.
Contact
If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed).
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