JOB TITLE: Electrical Design Engineer
SALARY: Competitive
HOURS: Compressed hours - 37 ½ hours per wk (Mon – Thurs 0815 – 1700/ Fri 0815 – 1245)
LOCATION: Norwich, NR7
About the role:
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ready to take on complex, real-world challenges? Join our Systems Engineering team and help design and deliver innovative, high-performance defence solutions.
You'll work across the full engineering lifecycle — from interpreting system requirements and designing power and control systems, to supporting prototyping, testing, and integration. It's a hands-on, collaborative role with the opportunity to make a real impact.
The main elements of the role will include:
* Designing and developing electrical systems for high-performance defence platforms
* Producing detailed schematics, technical documentation, and supplier interface materials
* Supporting prototype builds, testing, and commissioning activities
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful integration
* Ensuring all work meets required quality, safety, and industry standards
About the person:
* HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
* Proven experience in electrical design—particularly industrial wiring, control systems, and system interconnection
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Hands-on experience with test equipment and prototype testing
* Clear communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
How to apply:
Join a forward-thinking engineering team where your designs power real-world defence solutions. If you're looking to take ownership, solve technical challenges, and see your work in action — we'd love to hear from you. To learn more about our Electrical Design Engineering role, simply click the button today
About our benefits:
* Pension - 3.5% E'r / min 3.5% E'ee (salary sacrifice if you want to contribute more)
* Compressed working hours Monday - Thursday / Friday **Half day Fridays**
* 22.5 days/ 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata'd) **Fridays is a half day holiday**
* Christmas Shutdown**this will be taken out of the holiday allocation**
* Westfield Health Cash plan, gym discount and shopping rewards
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Long Service Award
* Training & Development
* Free on-site parking
About the company:
At MSI-Defence Systems Ltd (MSI-DS) we specialise in Remote Weapon Stations for land-based counter drone and naval applications.
With almost 140 years of experience in defence equipment manufacturing, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide unique and cost-effective solutions, optimised to stay ahead of evolving threats and to meet the most stringent operational requirements.
MSI-DS is a major supplier of class-leading defence equipment to the UK Military and over 40 other armed forces around the world, offering unrivalled capability and through-life in-service support.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person