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Principal Electrical Design Engineering

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Job Title: Principal Electrical Design Engineering
Salary: up to £60,000 per annum dependent upon experience
Location: Barrow in Furness, Bristol, Brough, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Frimley or Coventry
We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Principal Electrical Design Engineer. The role can be based at any of the following sites: Barrow in Furness, Bristol, Brough, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Frimley or Coventry but offers hybrid working and flexible working hours (individual circumstances can be discussed).
They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
The successful candidate will be joining the Combat Systems team and will provide support to the Engineering Manager and/or external specialists during development, analysis, integration and verification of Combat System and its sub-systems. The Principal Electrical Design Engineering primary role is to develop the electrical system architecture for the Combat System and work with the WB Electrical teams to deliver a suitable system design. The Principal Engineer shall act as the CS lead for all electrical aspects of the Combat System level design. The Principal Engineer shall be responsible for developing plans and scheduling project activities to meet the maturity targets of the programme while managing the resolution of any emergent issues.
Main Responsibilities:

  • Developing the Combat System Electrical Architecture working in conjunction with the Whole Boat Electrical team to deliver a viable design including high integrity capability
  • Representing the Combat System team at the relevant working groups to support the platform and Combat System design maturity
  • Leading the integration strategy in conjunction with the CS Build team with the platform design teams by developing strategies for routed systems including cabling
  • Delivering technical input and engineering solutions in support of build and integration activities, defect resolution and change management
  • Coordinating the Combat Systems sub-system teams to develop a suitable electrical system architecture
  • Representing Combat Systems at the Electrical and Cooling Working Groups
  • Attending Major Area reviews to ensure Combat Systems is maintaining a viable design within the platform
    Benefits:
  • Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
  • Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
  • 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
  • Shared Incentive Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • Green car scheme
  • Private health plans
    About You:
    Essential:
  • BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent
  • CEng (or be able to satisfy requirements for CEng)
  • Technical report writing skills
  • Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle
    Desirable:
  • Knowledge and experience in defence standards whilst not essential would be an advantage
  • Experience of submarine electrical systems and the application of scenarios is highly desirable
    You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years
    About Aeropeople:
    Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…
    Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.
    During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.
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