Senior Electrical Engineer

At SNC Mission Systems UK we provide tailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.

Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first‑hand operational experience. We understand the challenges you face, have the know‑how to overcome them and work with you to succeed.

Operating for over a decade, we deliver cutting‑edge capabilities from open‑source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high‑altitude one‑way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels. With our in‑house R&D team, Babelw

X®, we deliver innovation at scale and pace.

A wholly‑owned subsidiary of SNC, we also leverage their extensive heritage in innovation and advanced technologies to offer solutions of the highest standard and for any circumstance – peacetime or battlefield.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the design, integration, testing, and support of electrical systems used within mission‑critical defence environments.

You will play a key role in leading engineering activities, supporting project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring systems are delivered to the highest technical, safety, and regulatory standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to work on innovative defence technologies within a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

• Lead the design, development, integration, and implementation of electrical systems for defence and communication platforms.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance across electrical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the integration of electrical systems into wider network and communication architectures.
• Lead system installation, configuration, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and systems‑related issues.
• Produce and review technical documentation including schematics, test procedures, reports, and design packs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical regulations, safety standards, and defence requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, suppliers, and customers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering best practice, and innovation activities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute technical expertise to bids, proposals, and future capability development activities where required.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within electrical engineering, ideally within defence, aerospace, communications, systems integration, or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience designing, integrating, and supporting complex electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, system integration, and network infrastructures.
• Experience working with electrical schematics, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant UK electrical standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting testing, fault finding, and system acceptance activities.
• Experience working within project‑based engineering environments.
• Experience with in the defence sector and familiarity with secure or mission‑critical systems is highly desirable.

• Strong technical and analytical problem‑solving capability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support project delivery deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Comfortable operating within fast‑paced and evolving environments.

Benefits:
Excellent benefits package – Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, Holiday entitlement, 28 per year plus public holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme,…