System Design Engineer Surrey

July 2025 Location: UK

NSSLGlobal, a world-leading maritime systems integrator, is seeking a Design Engineer to collaborate with engineering and project teams in producing electrical and mechanical drawings.

NSSLGlobal is a leading provider of satellite communications and IT support to government and maritime markets. Established 55 years ago, the company leverages deep customer understanding and engineering expertise to deliver tailored technical solutions.

With over 250 employees, the company is financially strong, privately held, profitable, and debt-free, with plans for exponential growth. Headquartered in the UK, NSSLGlobal has a global presence with offices across Germany, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Singapore, Japan, and the US.

• Hold a minimum qualification of HND/HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent, with proven knowledge of and compliance with EU electrical safety directives.
• Possess at least five years of experience in electrical/systems design.
• Experience with electrical engineering regulations, including BS7671 wiring regulations (18th edition) and the Electricity at Work Act, is advantageous.
• Proficient in recognized drawing standards, including BS.
• Familiarity with technical standards for EMC and LVD.
• Capable of developing design concepts from first principles, with strong engineering design skills and knowledge of manufacturing techniques and material properties.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques for electrical enclosures, control panels, and 19” racks.
• Ability to produce high-quality 2D and 3D drawings using CAD software, adhering to ISO standards; candidate may assist in selecting the appropriate software.
• Produce STEP files for transfer to clients as needed.
• Transform rough mechanical designs into detailed drawings.
• Create Visio diagrams to support various company needs.
• Experienced in using CAD packages such as AutoCAD, with ideally experience in electrical CAD software like SEE Electrical or ETAP.

• Work assigned and prioritized by line management, senior leadership, and global teams as required.

• Own and see tasks through to completion.
• Make proactive and independent decisions within authority levels.
• Manage issues responsibly and coordinate responses to prevent escalation.

• Exercise significant judgement in managing cross-boundary relationships to ensure positive outcomes.
• Operate independently with self-monitoring.
• Prioritize work commitments appropriately based on judgement.

• Minimum four years’ experience producing electronic and mechanical drawings in significant quantities.
• Demonstrate hard work, tenacity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while balancing priorities.
• Must hold or be capable of obtaining SC Security Clearance.
• Proficient in standard office applications.
• Committed to producing high-quality work that meets or exceeds customer requirements.

• Working with uncertainty and shifting priorities.