Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design and development of electrical systems and components for complex engineering projects
• Produce and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and associated technical documentation using tools such as EPLAN and Teamcenter
• Ensure designs meet all applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements
• Oversee system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure performance and reliability targets are met
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and engineering excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across mechanical, systems, software, and manufacturing disciplines
• Support supplier engagement , including technical reviews, selection processes, and stakeholder collaboration
• Investigate technical issues through root cause analysis , implementing effective corrective solutions
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management
• Required Skills:
• Proven experience in a senior electrical engineering or design role within complex or regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of electrical design tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar , and familiarity with PLM systems such as Teamcenter
• Experience designing power distribution systems, control systems, and embedded electrical systems
• Solid understanding of relevant engineering standards (e.g. IEC, BS, IEEE )
• Ability to lead technical reviews and make critical engineering decisions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with experience identifying and resolving design issues
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .
• Desirable Skills:
• Experience within defence, maritime, aerospace, or other safety-critical environments
• Background in system integration within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Exposure to full product lifecycle development , from concept through to delivery
• Why join us?
• We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
• At ALTEN, you'll 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)

Benefits

Additional Information

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering advanced electrical systems within a complex engineering programme. This is a technically challenging position offering the opportunity to take ownership of design activities, influence project direction, and work across a multidisciplinary environment on high-integrity systems. Location: Dorset On Site: Full onsite presence Clearance: Not required Experience Level: Mid - Senior

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