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Job Title: Junior Electrical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness - 2 days on-site per month

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established aerospace engineering firm in the North West of England, require an experienced Junior Electrical Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

You will be part of a new team working on new technologies which are a first to the British Armed Forces. You will be involved in the development, verification, and validation processes, with a strong focus on Turbo Generators.

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) **

What the role of the Junior Electrical Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Junior Electrical Engineer will include:

Writing technical specifications and supporting in the down selection and placing of contracts
Liaising and collaborating with external suppliers and the customer
Following design lifecycle management to ensure the delivery of equipment to specification
Providing technical consultation to multi-discipline teams, suppliers and stakeholders on matters related to the power system
Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations to communicate results and recommendations effectively

What experience you need to be the successful Junior Electrical Engineer:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field
Experience with high power, medium voltage power electronics, machines, and drives
Knowledge of power systems, including conversion, distributions, and generation
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Electrical Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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