Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Introduction

Join a globally recognised defence and technology organisation delivering complex, safety-critical systems that protect and support national infrastructure. This Principal Electrical Design Engineer role sits at the heart of cutting-edge maritime programmes, shaping high-availability control systems that genuinely matter.

Role Overview:

• Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)
• Package: Competitive salary + performance bonus + comprehensive benefits
• Industry: Defence & Engineering

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading electrical design activity across major platform management and control system programmes
• Designing and developing electrical panels, cabinets and enclosures aligned to demanding operational requirements
• Producing and reviewing schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation to industry and defence standards
• Taking ownership of power and control system designs from concept through to integration and qualification
• Justifying design decisions, component selections and system configurations with clear technical rationale
• Managing bills of materials, specifications and engineering documentation for contractual delivery
• Troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues across design, manufacturing and integration phases
• Supporting requirement definition and ensuring compliance within safety-critical environments

Main Skills Needed:

• Proven experience in electrical design engineering within complex engineering projects
• Background as an Electrical or Hardware Lead (or ready to step into that level of responsibility)
• Strong understanding of electrical standards, ideally within defence or regulated industries (e.g. Lloyd’s, Def Stan)
• Experience designing power and control systems, including panel and cabinet layouts
• Confident working with electrical CAD tools and structured documentation processes
• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Able to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

What’s in It for You:

• Flexible and hybrid working, including the option of a compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare and cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Performance-related bonus
• Structured career development, mentoring and ongoing training
• The opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that directly support UK defence capability

Big plans. Big impact. Ready to be part of it?

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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