At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative electrical products for cutting-edge aerospace projects.
- Company: Join AALTO, a leader in stratospheric technology and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; great career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team creating the future of aerospace in Stratospace.
- Qualifications: BEng or MSc in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering; SolidWorks Electrical proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Location: Farnborough
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 - Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)
Travel: Infrequent or not expected
AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace, is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr. Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time, with a current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace, delivering services to commercial and government partners.
About The Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of electrical products across multiple Zephyr programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will help generate and maintain the digital design record, collaborating closely with both internal teams and external manufacturing and installation partners. This is a dynamic role in a growing organisation, offering exposure to evolving programmes and complex, rewarding design challenges.
Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Responsibilities to include:
- Support Avionics and Systems Engineering teams in developing and maintaining the production design record for new concepts and design changes.
- Produce detailed electrical design solutions using SolidWorks Electrical.
- Select appropriate electrical components to satisfy schematic and system level requirements.
- Act as a key contact for electrical design queries across engineering and production.
- Provide hands on support to the build line in resolving emerging electrical issues.
- Support and participate in design maturity gate reviews in accordance with AALTO’s design processes.
- Help manage design changes in line with configuration and change control processes.
- Collaborate with Production and Procurement teams to ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM) considerations are addressed early in the lifecycle.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- An interest in developing experience in aviation-focused electrical design.
- BEng or MSc, or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Must have experience and a good proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical.
- Understanding of and interest in resolving emergent electrical issues and developing innovative solutions.
- Understanding of translating system level requirements into complete design solutions.
In addition to an attractive market-aligned salary, we offer:
- Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.
- Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
- Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.
- Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.
- Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.
- Getting around: Drive the latest vehicles with our discounted salary sacrifice scheme.
- We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.
- Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, from household goods to travel!
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at AALTO, you can register your details here.
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AALTO, located in Farnborough, is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration within the aerospace industry. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive benefits including private medical insurance, a personal pension plan, and generous holiday allowances, ensuring our team members are well-supported both professionally and personally. Join us in shaping the future of Stratospace, where your contributions will be valued and your career can soar to new heights.
