Electrical Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Farnborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Electrical Design SolidWorks Electrical Avionics Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Design for Manufacture

FULL DESCRIPTION

Electrical Design Engineer

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of electrical products across multiple Zephyr programmes.

Job Purpose:

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of electrical products across multiple Zephyr programmes.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will help generate and maintain the digital design record, collaborating closely with both internal teams and external manufacturing and installation partners.

This is a dynamic role in a growing organisation, offering exposure to evolving programmes and complex, rewarding design challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Avionics and Systems Engineering teams in developing and maintaining the production design record for new concepts and design changes.
  • Produce detailed electrical design solutions using SolidWorks Electrical.
  • Select appropriate electrical components to satisfy schematic and system level requirements.
  • Act as a key contact for electrical design queries across engineering and production.
  • Provide hands on support to the build line in resolving emerging electrical issues.
  • Support and participate in design maturity gate reviews in accordance with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s design processes.
  • Help manage design changes in line with configuration and change control processes.
  • Collaborate with Production and Procurement teams to ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM) considerations are addressed early in the lifecycle.

Requirements:

  • Developing experience in aviation‑focused electrical design
  • ONC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Must have experience and a good proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical
  • Experience working with PDM systems would be an advantage
  • Experience in resolving emergent electrical issues and developing innovative solutions
  • Demonstrable experience in translating system level requirements into complete design solutions

At [Employer hidden], we offer an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. As part of our team, you'll experience the freedom of flexible working that enable you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We believe in recognizing your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.

[Employer hidden] HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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