Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Filton (60% onsite)
Contract Duration: Until December 2026 (with possible extension)
Pay Rate:

• £50.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• £37.38 per hour (PAYE)

About the Role

Carbon60's aerospace client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to support the development of a new control bench for a large hydromechanical test installation. You will be a key part of a multi‑disciplinary team responsible for delivering the full electrical design lifecycle - from initial architecture development through to validation, verification, and entry into service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical design for a complex avionic control bench.
• Develop and contribute to system architecture and integration activities.
• Produce detailed electrical schematics, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Manage technical design risks and design milestones (FCR, FDR, PDR, CDR).
• Oversee build, installation, and assembly of the control bench.
• Lead the V&V phase and ensure successful entry into service.
• Work closely with stakeholders to clarify requirements and meet delivery targets.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience leading medium-large electrical or avionic control bench design projects.
• Strong background using electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad).
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, electrical design principles, and testing methodologies.
• Experience with electrical architecture design, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems.
• Familiarity with avionic data buses (A429, CAN, AFDX) and hardware interfaces (discretes, analogue signals).
• Aerospace or highly regulated engineering industry experience is highly desirable.
• Team‑oriented with strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Contract Details

• IR35: Inside IR35
• Hours: 35 per week (4.5‑day working pattern between 07:00-19:00).
• Interview Process: 1‑stage virtual interview.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a technically challenging, high‑visibility engineering project supporting next‑generation aerospace systems. Ideal for a seasoned electrical design professional wanting to apply their expertise in a forward‑thinking test engineering environment.

If interested please apply with the latest copy of your CV and one of our consultants will be in contact in due course.