Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Avionic Control Bench

Belcan, LLC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a highly experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer. This person will take ownership of developing a major control bench for a hydromechanical installation. Key responsibilities include leading the electrical design lifecycle, creating schematics, and ensuring all milestones are delivered on time. Required qualifications include deep knowledge in electrical design, control systems, and avionic data buses. The role offers a strong likelihood of contract extension and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Contract role with strong likelihood of extension

Paid overtime

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading development of medium-to large-scale control benches.
• Expertise in electrical design tools, including AutoCAD and KiCad.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, systems, and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full electrical design lifecycle for a complex avionic control bench.
• Translate programme requirements into robust electrical design solutions.
• Oversee creation of detailed electrical schematics and technical specifications.

Skills

Leading development of control benches

Electrical design tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad)

Electrical principles and testing methodologies

Electrical architecture design

Instrumentation and data acquisition systems

Avionic data buses (A429, CAN, AFDX)

Avionic hardware interfaces

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

KiCad

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a highly experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer. This person will take ownership of developing a major control bench for a hydromechanical installation. Key responsibilities include leading the electrical design lifecycle, creating schematics, and ensuring all milestones are delivered on time. Required qualifications include deep knowledge in electrical design, control systems, and avionic data buses. The role offers a strong likelihood of contract extension and flexible working hours.