Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Defence Vehicle Systems

NP Aerospace, Ltd.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in defense engineering seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Coventry. This is a full-time, permanent position focused on developing advanced electrical systems for military vehicles. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in military vehicle design, and proficiency in tools like SolidWorks. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits supporting career growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Flexible start and finish times

25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays

Paid leave for Reservists and Cadets

Competitive pension scheme

Life cover at 3x base salary

BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan

Career development opportunities

A supportive team culture

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process from concept through to detailed design.
• Create specifications and present design options.
• Guide solutions through the full design lifecycle.
• Translate requirements into validated and verified designs.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and production teams.
• Communicate technical details with clarity and confidence.
• Ensure delivery of safe and innovative solutions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Military vehicle or subsystem design experience

Experience managing product lifecycle and supply chain interaction

SolidWorks or Arcadia experience

Creo cabling module proficiency

Experience working with the UK MoD or involvement in complex bid submissions

Existing SC clearance

Job description

A leader in defense engineering seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Coventry. This is a full-time, permanent position focused on developing advanced electrical systems for military vehicles. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in military vehicle design, and proficiency in tools like SolidWorks. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits supporting career growth and work-life balance.