ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER PERMANENT CRAWLY WEST SUSSEX

We seek an electrical design engineer to work in our aircraft simulation business based in Crawley. You will be on sight 4 days per week with one day working from home.

Role Responsibilities • Lead or contribute to the design and development of Electrical hardware solutions for flight simulators with a mechanical bias, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and industry standards. • Drive the development of innovative hardware capabilities, focusing on quality, performance, and reliability in aerospace environments. • Oversee or support the creation of detailed technical specifications, schematics, and models for mechanical and electrical systems. • Manage projects or work within cross-functional teams, collaborating with software engineers, systems engineers, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions. • Ensure that all hardware components comply with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring safety-critical operations. • Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware systems to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards. • Lead or support the evaluation of new technologies and materials, driving continuous innovation in the development of flight simulation products. • Provide technical leadership or contribute to mentoring junior engineers, fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment. • Engage with suppliers to manage the sourcing and integration of mechanical and

electrical components. • Ensure the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations.

What we need from you. Skills / Proven Ability

Proven ability in an electrical design role, ideally within the simulation, aerospace, defence, or capital equipment sectors.

Demonstrated ability to lead or work within multi-disciplinary teams, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Proven ability with 3D CAD eg Pro E / Catia / Solidworks etc

Proficiency in electrical CAD tools for schematic capture, wiring diagram production, and panel layout.

Proven ability designing three-phase and single-phase power distribution systems, including switchgear selection, protection coordination, and cable sizing calculations.

Have a practical understanding of EMC principles, including shielding, filtering, grounding for EMC, cable segregation, and experience supporting or leading EMC test campaigns.

Proven ability in computing system electrical integration, including rack power distribution, cooling provisions, and high-density signal/data cabling.

A sound knowledge of BS 7671, the Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, and 

applicable harmonised standards.

Proven ability working within a gated design process (concept through to production release) with formal review milestones.

Familiarity with aerospace and European standards and regulations including relevant Mechanical and Electrical Standards

Solid testing & validation skills.