Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Title:

Lead Electrical Engineer

Location:

Coventry, UK
Core

Hours:

08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri).
Vacancy Type:
Full-time and onsite
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
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About the role
Lead the development of electrical systems that power and protect the next generation of military vehicles.
We’re looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to play a critical role in delivering advanced vehicle electrical architectures and integration solutions across our defence programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join NP Aerospace at a time of significant growth, supporting global vehicle programmes and future mobility developments with international defence partners.
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re passionate about innovative engineering, technically credible across electrical and electro-mechanical systems, and motivated by delivering solutions that directly protect those who protect us. If you’re ready to shape the future of protected mobility and make a genuine real-world impact, this could be the perfect role for you.
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What you’ll get in return
At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:
 
* Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
 
* Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
 
* Time to recharge – 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme
 
* Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
 
* Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions
 
* Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary
 
* Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
 
* Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
 
* Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose

What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will take technical ownership of electrical engineering activities across assigned vehicle programmes, ensuring system designs meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability.
You will lead the development and integration of electrical architectures, wiring systems, and vehicle electronic subsystems, guiding engineering solutions from concept through design, validation, and production readiness. This includes ensuring that systems are robust, manufacturable, and capable of supporting long-term operational requirements in demanding environments.
Working closely with the Chief Engineer, Project Managers, Design Office and cross-functional teams, you will support prototype development, testing, and qualification activities while resolving technical challenges and managing engineering change. Your leadership will help ensure electrical systems integrate seamlessly with wider vehicle platforms and mechanical subsystems.
You will also engage with customers and partners during technical reviews, support engineering inputs to bids and proposals, and produce high-quality engineering documentation and manufacturing data packs that enable successful delivery across complex defence programmes.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who combines strong electrical engineering expertise with leadership capability, systems thinking, and a collaborative mindset. Ideally you will have:

* Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

* Experience working within defence, aerospace, automotive, or specialist vehicle engineering environments

* Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems, architectures, and electro-mechanical integration

* Experience interpreting and developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system documentation

* Knowledge of electrical integration within complex vehicle platforms

* Practical problem-solving capability with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and safety

* Experience with configuration…