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Join our team as an Electrical Design Engineer and take a key role in the redesign and development of electrical systems for advanced defence applications. You will focus on electrical design including the redesign of test jigs and Integration Verification Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) activities. Your expertise will ensure the delivery of robust compliant and high-performance electrical solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the defence sector.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects where precision innovation and compliance are essential.

Location: Crawley
On-site: 5 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior
Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the redesign of test jigs and associated electrical systems.
• Perform electrical design activities ensuring compliance with industry and defence standards.
• Conduct Integration Verification Validation and Qualification to guarantee system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical designs into broader system architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues ensuring designs meet functional and safety requirements.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including schematics test reports and compliance records.

Qualifications :

Required Skills

• Proven experience in electrical design including test jig development and V&V activities.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and defence/aerospace standards.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g. Altium AutoCAD Electrical or similar) for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience in testing troubleshooting and validating electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical specifications and regulatory requirements.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive approach to quality compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced regulated environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical/military background with equivalent hands-on experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with high-reliability or safety-critical electrical systems.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI compliance testing and mitigation techniques.
• Familiarity with defence or aerospace industry standards (e.g. MIL-STD DO-160).
• Exposure to system integration and lifecycle management processes.

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time