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Lead Engineer - Power Systems Design

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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
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