Senior Electrical Engineer - PERM Role
CV-LibraryAmpthill, Central BedfordshirepermanentPosted: 16 October 2026
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JOB LOCATION: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start, UKEO
DURATION: PERM
WORK PATTERN: On-Site expectation likely all the time
HOURS: 37.5 P/W (4 days a week – Fridays are not worked)
RATE: £ 50,000 - £ 62,000 PA
Headcount: 2
Senior Electrical Engineer, (Level 3)
Key Skills:
* Experience of Electrical Hardware Design & Electrical Product Development for Harsh Environments. Electrical analysis of derating, stress and tolerance. Experience of software tools (e.g. Zuken, Harnware). EMC Awareness at product and circuit level. Awareness of Def-Stan/Mil Standards, Safety and Quality processes.
* Clearance required: SC and eventually DV. The role MUST be satisfied by someone DV cleared (or who can obtain DV) and work full time on site. This is a critical role to maintain the dales within the SP Business Area. Sole UK nationals only please.
About The Role:
* Reporting to the Design Team Lead, the Senior Electrical Engineer is expected to take responsibility for elements of the design, development of electrical / electronic subsystem solutions from concept to sell off. This could be bespoke design or a collection of COT’s items to achieve a robust design solution.
* You will facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture following a detailed phase-gate development process.
* You will have the ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation.
* You will design and develop electrical / electronic sub-assemblies for low and high power DC systems.
* You will analyse, test and evaluate electrical circuits, components and protection of harnesses.
* You will be a strong team player with good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support other areas of the Business which could include planning, procuring, material controls, change control.
* Good self-management, driven to get the results needed, robust organisational skills and flexibility in tasks undertaken.
Skillset / Experience Required:
* Formal Electrical qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng.
* Experience of Electrical Hardware Design & Electrical Product Development for Harsh Environments.
* Electrical analysis of derating, stress and tolerance.
* Experience of software tools (e.g. Zuken, Harnware).
* EMC Awareness at product and circuit level.
* Awareness of Def-Stan/Mil Standards, Safety and Quality processes.
* Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test.
* Experience of working with lab test equipment, e.g. debug of Electrical circuits.
* Experience of Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tool.
* The role MUST be satisfied by someone DV cleared (or who can obtain DV) and work full time on site. This is a critical role to maintain the dales within the SP Business Area
JOB LOCATION: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start, UKEO
DURATION: PERM
WORK PATTERN: On-Site expectation likely all the time
HOURS: 37.5 P/W (4 days a week – Fridays are not worked)
RATE: £ 50,000 - £ 62,000 PA
Headcount: 2
Senior Electrical Engineer, (Level 3)
Key Skills:
* Experience of Electrical Hardware Design & Electrical Product Development for Harsh Environments. Electrical analysis of derating, stress and tolerance. Experience of software tools (e.g. Zuken, Harnware). EMC Awareness at product and circuit level. Awareness of Def-Stan/Mil Standards, Safety and Quality processes.
* Clearance required: SC and eventually DV. The role MUST be satisfied by someone DV cleared (or who can obtain DV) and work full time on site. This is a critical role to maintain the dales within the SP Business Area. Sole UK nationals only please.
About The Role:
* Reporting to the Design Team Lead, the Senior Electrical Engineer is expected to take responsibility for elements of the design, development of electrical / electronic subsystem solutions from concept to sell off. This could be bespoke design or a collection of COT’s items to achieve a robust design solution.
* You will facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture following a detailed phase-gate development process.
* You will have the ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation.
* You will design and develop electrical / electronic sub-assemblies for low and high power DC systems.
* You will analyse, test and evaluate electrical circuits, components and protection of harnesses.
* You will be a strong team player with good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support other areas of the Business which could include planning, procuring, material controls, change control.
* Good self-management, driven to get the results needed, robust organisational skills and flexibility in tasks undertaken.
Skillset / Experience Required:
* Formal Electrical qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng.
* Experience of Electrical Hardware Design & Electrical Product Development for Harsh Environments.
* Electrical analysis of derating, stress and tolerance.
* Experience of software tools (e.g. Zuken, Harnware).
* EMC Awareness at product and circuit level.
* Awareness of Def-Stan/Mil Standards, Safety and Quality processes.
* Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test.
* Experience of working with lab test equipment, e.g. debug of Electrical circuits.
* Experience of Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tool.
* The role MUST be satisfied by someone DV cleared (or who can obtain DV) and work full time on site. This is a critical role to maintain the dales within the SP Business Area