Electrical Hardware Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team developing cutting-edge flight simulation technology. These systems replicate real-world aircraft environments and play a critical role in pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.

This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of aerospace innovation, contributing to the design and delivery of advanced electrical and electro-mechanical hardware systems in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

You will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of electrical hardware solutions for complex simulation systems. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept through to validation and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical hardware systems for advanced flight simulators

Produce technical specifications, schematics, and electrical designs

Develop power distribution systems (single & three-phase), including protection and cable sizing

Collaborate with software, systems, and mechanical teams to deliver integrated solutions

Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety-critical requirements

Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware systems

Support EMC design and testing activities

Engage with suppliers for component selection and integration

Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across hardware capabilities

Support or mentor junior engineers where appropriate

Skills & Experience

Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or similar

5–10+ years’ experience in electrical hardware design (aerospace, defence, simulation, or similar)

Strong experience with:

Electrical design and power distribution systems

Electrical CAD tools (schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts)

EMC principles (grounding, shielding, filtering)

Hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting

Knowledge of BS 7671, Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive

Experience working across the full product lifecycle (concept to production)

Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable Experience

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Experience in flight simulation, avionics, or aerospace systems

Exposure to computing system integration (rack systems, cooling, data cabling)

Background in high-reliability or safety-critical environments

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary annual bonus

Pension (matched up to 7%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy/sell)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Group income protection

Employee assistance & wellbeing support (24/7)

Retail, travel, and leisure discounts

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hardware engineer looking to work on complex, high-impact systems at the cutting edge of aerospace technology.

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