Job Description
As an Electrical Design Engineer you will join our Bristol team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.
You will work on advanced robotic systems, developing electrical layouts and designs that support project delivery from concept to validation. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure electrical solutions are robust, manufacturable, and meet programme requirements.
* Location: Bristol
* On Site: Hybrid
* Clearance: Not required
* Experience Level: Mid to Senior
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop electrical layouts and schematics for robotic systems
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure integration of electrical designs into overall system architecture
* Support the creation of jigs and tooling requirements for electrical assemblies
* Review and approve electrical design documentation to meet technical and quality standards
* Ensure designs are manufacturable, maintainable, and compliant with project specifications
Qualifications
Required Skills:
* Proven experience in electrical design for robotic or automated systems
* Strong ability to produce electrical layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams
* Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
* Knowledge of jigs, fixtures, or tooling requirements for electrical assemblies is advantageous
Required Qualifications:
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline, or equivalent military experience
* Experience in electrical design for complex systems or robotics projects
* Strong understanding of engineering design standards and documentation processes
Desirable Skills:
* Exposure to advanced robotics or automation systems
* Knowledge of testing and validation procedures for electrical systems
* Familiarity with CAD tools or electrical design software (e.g., EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
* Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes for electrical systems
Additional Information
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
* A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
* A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle & Tech Scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Life insurance & Pension Scheme
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
* Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.