Quick overview
Job description
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking Principal Electrical Systems Engineers to support specialist engineering activities in Cowes. These contract roles will involve working full time on site within a technically advanced environment focused on defence solutions and electrical systems engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the development, integration and verification of complex electrical systems
- Producing and reviewing electrical systems designs, specifications and technical documentation
- Providing technical leadership and guidance across electrical engineering activities
- Supporting systems engineering, requirements management and technical assurance processes
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
- Identifying technical risks and developing effective engineering solutions
- Contributing to design reviews, testing, fault investigation and system validation
- Ensuring engineering outputs comply with relevant defence standards, processes and legislation
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience as an electrical systems engineer within a defence, security or similarly regulated engineering environment
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, systems integration and verification
- Experience producing, reviewing and maintaining technical engineering documentation
- Ability to provide technical leadership and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to engineering activities
- Relevant electrical engineering qualification or equivalent professional experience
Additional Information:
- Six-month contract opportunity
- Full-time, on-site working arrangement in Cowes
- Role is subject to ITAR controls and UK Eyes Only restrictions
- Three positions are available
If you are an experienced Principal Electrical Systems Engineer with a background in defence engineering and systems integration, apply now to support important and technically challenging projects in Cowes.
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