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Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Job in Filton, North Fringe of Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Listing for: Line Up Aviation
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50 GBP Hourly GBP 50.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Filton

Overview

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Engineer on an initial 10-month contract. You will lead the development of a new control bench for an existing large hydromechanical installation focussed on landing gear extension/retraction and braking testing.

Role:
Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella

Location:

Filton

Contract:

Monday - Friday 35 hours per week, 10 months
IR35 Status:
Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development of the Architecture of the control bench.
  • Lead and manage the electrical design of the control bench.
  • Oversee the creation of detailed electrical schematics, drawings and technical specifications.
  • Manage technical design risks and the main design milestones (FCR, FDR, PDR, CDR).
  • Manage the build-up/assembly of the control bench.
  • Lead the Validation & Verification phase.
  • Complete the Entry into Service of the control bench.
  • Communicate/interface with stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver on time, cost and quality.
Essential Skills / Qualifications
  • Experience technically leading the development of medium to large scale avionic control benches.
  • Experience with Electrical Design Tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad). Understanding of Electrical design principles and Electrical systems.
  • Understanding of Testing principles.
  • Experience with electrical architecture design.
  • Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems.
  • Knowledge of avionic data busses (A429, CAN, AFDX).
  • Knowledge of avionic hardware interfaces (discretes, analogues).
  • Team spirit and agility.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to:
Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.

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