Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Rugeley
Salary: DOE

Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our client based in Rugeley, with flexible hybrid working available.

In this role, you will play a key part in designing and developing electrical systems for cutting‑edge defence programmes, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept through to implementation.

• Designing and developing detailed electrical schematics and system designs
• Producing and capturing electrical requirements and technical documentation
• Selecting cables, protection devices and electrical components
• Reviewing and approving electrical designs to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Analysing and optimising electrical systems for performance, safety and reliability
• Supporting engineering projects throughout the full design lifecycle
• Collaborating with engineering, project and wider technical teams
• Participating in technical reviews, customer meetings and design discussions

• HNC (or above) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Experience designing electrical systems and producing electrical schematics
• Knowledge of electrical standards and best engineering practice
• Experience specifying electrical components and reviewing designs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive, adaptable approach with excellent problem‑solving skills

• Experience using Zuken E3
• Knowledge of electronic systems
• Previous experience within defence, maritime, aerospace or other highly regulated engineering environments

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy.

If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on projects that make a real impact, please reach out for further details.