Electrical Design Engineer

Syos Aerospace; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics and aerospace company in Fareham seeks a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical architectures for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in tools like DraftSight. Benefits include referral opportunities and a full-time employment contract.

Benefits

Referral opportunities available

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical systems design, preferably in marine or robotics.
• Strong understanding of battery management systems and USV integration.
• Ability to produce schematics, harness drawings, and electrical BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical architectures for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).
• Collaborate with teams on system integration and conduct testing.
• Document designs, test plans, and technical reports.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Proficiency in DraftSight or SolidWorks Electrical

Power electronics knowledge

Experience with low-voltage power systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

DraftSight

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

SYOS is a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company, driving the development of cutting‑edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea for dual‑use applications. We are committed to pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional products that consistently exceed customer expectations.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Electrical Design Engineer (USV) to join our expanding team within our USV (Uncrewed Surface Vessel) production facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical architectures for USVs
• Develop wiring harnesses, power distribution networks, and EMC/EMI‑compliant layouts
• Select and qualify electrical components (power supplies, converters, relays, connectors, etc.)
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams on system integration
• Conduct system‑level testing, fault diagnostics, and sea trials
• Document designs, test plans, and technical reports for regulatory submissions and internal QA

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in electrical systems design, preferably in marine or robotics
• Proficiency in tools such as DraftSight, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar
• Strong understanding of power electronics, battery management systems, and USV integration
• Experience with low‑voltage power systems (12–48V), DC‑DC converters, and grounding strategies
• Ability to produce schematics, harness drawings, and electrical BOMs

Desirable Skills

• Experience with USV systems or uncrewed platforms
• Familiarity with AS9100 workflows
• Exposure to RF/antenna layout considerations and EMI shielding
• Hands‑on testing experience and familiarity with oscilloscope, multimeter, CAN analyzers, etc.

If you are an experienced and skilled Electrical Engineer with marine experience who meets the requirements and is ready to work with a legendary team, we encourage you to apply.

Security Requirement

To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).

Unfortunately, we’re unable to consider applicants who cannot meet these requirements and are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Location

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Benefits

Referral opportunities available.