Lead Engineer - Power Systems Design

Power System Design Lead
Cowes, Isle of Wight – Transport assistance making commute from Southampton or Portsmouth viable
£75,000 + 10% Bonus (up to £80,000 considered for the right person)

Are you a Power Systems expert ready to lead the design of mission-critical technology?

This role offers a rare opportunity to take ownership of complex, safety-critical electrical systems used in advanced radar platforms. You'll design and specify power systems from the mains all the way down to board level — shaping high-voltage AC through to tightly regulated DC rails — in a technically rich environment that rewards rigour, problem-solving and practical know-how.

Based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the role offers hybrid working, but you’ll need to be on site regularly — typically 2-3 days a week. The commute from Southampton is simple: a 26-minute Red Jet ferry followed by a 7-minute site shuttle. We’re open to discussing help with travel costs if needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing power generation and distribution systems (AC to DC) for radar platforms
  
  
• Specifying and managing electrical systems from high-voltage mains to PCB-level voltages
  
  
• Working with motor drives, control/positioning systems, and EMC compliance
  
  
• Collaborating with sub-contractors and managing bespoke hardware development
  
  
• Supporting EMC testing and customer installations
  
  
• Generating technical documentation and contributing to peer/design reviews
  
  
• Leading design activities within a structured Systems Engineering lifecycle
  
  What We’re Looking For
  
  
• Background in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  
  
• Strong experience in power system design – from 440V AC to DC voltage rails
  
  
• Knowledge of linear/switch-mode supplies and power safety standards
  
  
• EMC awareness (e.g. DEF STAN 59-411), and experience in high-safety environments
  
  
• Hands-on familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and system-level thinking
  
  
• A structured, safety-conscious approach to high-voltage system design
  
  
• UK-born nationality (for security clearance – not required to start)
  
  Defence experience is welcome, but not essential — we’re also keen to hear from engineers in rail, aerospace, nuclear, or other safety-critical sectors.
  
  Bonus Points
  
  
• Interest in growing into a future team leadership role — either soon or over time
  
  
• Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of technical solutions
  
  
• Willing to travel to site regularly (we’ll help make this as smooth as possible)
  
  What’s in it for you?
  
  
• £75k base salary + 10% bonus (negotiable to £80k DOE)
  
  
• Flexible hybrid working
  
  
• Opportunities for progression into people leadership (if desired)
  
  
• Involvement in nationally significant, future-facing radar programmes
  
  
• Stable, long-term career path in a growing business
  
  Please Note:
  
  Due to project requirements, you must be British-born and eligible for UK Security Clearance. You can start the role while clearance is underway