Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Systems

Join a fast-growing engineering team re-imagining some of the most iconic automotive platforms in the world-where heritage craftsmanship meets modern electrification. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the low-voltage electrical domain across both EV and ICE programmes, working at the intersection of classic design and cutting-edge technology. This will be based just north of Guildford and will offer some work flexibility.

As a Lead Electrical Engineer you'll be the go-to authority for all things electrical: architect, problem-solver, and hands-on builder. As the business scales, you'll also shape and grow the electrical engineering function around you.

What You'll Own

Electrical Architecture - Define and deliver complete vehicle low-voltage system designs
Harness Design - Routing, connectors, terminals, wire sizing, and full harness documentation
Schematics & Circuits - Capture, design, and validate electrical systems end-to-end
Custom Electronics - PCB design (schematic through to layout) for control and interface boards
Supplier & Component Strategy - Select components and manage technical supplier relationships
Prototype & Test - Hands-on vehicle builds, fault finding, and system validation
Engineering Rigor - Maintain clear documentation: schematics, drawings, test data, and design rationale

What You Bring

Proven experience in automotive or vehicle electrical system design
Lead Electrical Design Expertise
Strong fundamentals: power distribution, grounding, protection/fusing, circuit design, signal basics
Real-world harness design experience (connectors, terminals, routing in vehicle environments)
Ability to design PCBs (at least low-complexity boards, from schematic to layout)
A hands-on mindset-comfortable building, testing, and troubleshooting on vehicles
Pragmatic decision-making-balancing performance, cost, and timing under pressure
Ownership mentality-setting standards, maintaining quality, and leading the electrical domain
Collaborative approach-working closely with mechanical and software teams
Clear, confident communicator-able to articulate decisions, risks, and trade-offs

Desirable
- Not Essential

Experience with Arcadia
Exposure to HV EV systems (battery integration, contractors, pre-charge, isolation)
Understanding of CAN / LIN networks
Awareness of EMC/EMI principles
Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262)
Background in low-volume, prototype, or bespoke vehicle programmes
Experience mentoring or leading engineers
Commutable disctance from north of Guildford

Why This Role?

This isn't just another automotive job. You'll be working on vehicles with real cultural weight-programmes that blend timeless design DNA with modern propulsion and electronics. It's a chance to leave your mark on machines that people truly care about.

You'll have autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to build something-both technically and as a team