Senior Electrical Design Engineer
ALTEN
DorchesterOn-siteEst. £48k - £70k (similar roles)full timeDefense & NavalPosted 1mo agoEarly applicant likely
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering advanced electrical systems within a complex engineering programme.
This is a technically challenging position offering the opportunity to take ownership of design activities, influence project direction, and work across a multidisciplinary environment on high-integrity systems.
Location: Dorset
On Site: Full onsite presence
Seniority: 3-10 Years Experience
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the design and development of electrical systems and components for complex engineering projects
- Produce and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and associated technical documentation using tools such as EPLAN and Teamcenter
- Ensure designs meet all applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements
- Oversee system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure performance and reliability targets are met
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and engineering excellence
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across mechanical, systems, software, and manufacturing disciplines
- Support supplier engagement, including technical reviews, selection processes, and stakeholder collaboration
- Investigate technical issues through root cause analysis, implementing effective corrective solutions
- Contribute to project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management
Required Skills:
- Proven experience in a senior electrical engineering or design role within complex or regulated industries
- Strong knowledge of electrical design tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar, and familiarity with PLM systems such as Teamcenter
- Experience designing power distribution systems, control systems, and embedded electrical systems
- Solid understanding of relevant engineering standards (e.g. IEC, BS, IEEE)
- Ability to lead technical reviews and make critical engineering decisions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience identifying and resolving design issues
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience within defence, maritime, aerospace, or other safety-critical environments
- Background in system integration within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Exposure to full product lifecycle development, from concept through to delivery
About ALTEN
ALTEN provides engineering design and development services for aerospace and defence programmes, hiring specialists in mechanical design, systems integration, and firmware engineering for complex projects like gas turbine engines and high-reliability embedded systems.
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