At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and define electrical installations for next-gen electric rotorcraft using 3DX CAD.
- Company: Expleo, a leader in integrated engineering and digital transformation.
- Benefits: Collaborative environment, skill development, competitive benefits, and inspiring projects.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge eVTOL platforms and advance your career.
- Why this job: Join us to shape the future of aviation with innovative electric rotorcraft technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering; experience in EWIS design preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. As part of our continued growth in Aircraft Analysis and Simulation, we are seeking EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) Engineers to support the development of next-generation electric rotorcraft (eVTOL) platforms. This role focuses on the design and definition of electrical installations, including wiring architecture, harness routing, and network/system diagrams, using 3DX CAD environments. You will play a key role in ensuring that electrical systems are correctly integrated within the aircraft structure, meeting performance, safety, and certification requirements. This is a critical role within the aircraft integration lifecycle, supporting both digital design and physical implementation of complex electrical systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain EWIS designs, including wiring harnesses, routing, and installation layouts using 3DX CAD tools
- Produce electrical installation definitions, ensuring compatibility with airframe structure and system requirements
- Create and manage network diagrams and electrical architecture schematics, ensuring clarity and traceability
- Define wiring routes, cable protection, and installation practices, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards
- Integrate electrical systems with mechanical structures and other aircraft systems, ensuring proper fit, function, and maintainability
- Collaborate with systems, design, and stress engineering teams to resolve installation constraints and interfaces
- Ensure compliance with EWIS regulatory requirements and best practices (e.g., safety, separation, redundancy, EMC considerations)
- Support design reviews, ensuring installation solutions are robust and certifiable
- Generate and maintain technical documentation, including installation drawings, BOMs, and configuration data
- Support manufacturing and installation activities, resolving design queries and non-conformances
- Contribute to verification and validation activities, ensuring installations meet functional and safety requirements
- Identify and mitigate installation and integration risks across the aircraft
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Chartered engineer or working towards chartered status within a recognised and relevant professional body.
- Applications are invited from candidates who may hold HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline in concert with significant and demonstrable subject matter expertise in the system domain.
Essential Skills
- Strong experience in EWIS design and electrical installation engineering
- Proficiency in 3DX CAD (or equivalent) for routing, installation, and design definition
- Experience producing network diagrams, wiring schematics, and electrical architecture documentation
- Knowledge of wiring harness design, routing constraints, and installation practices
- Understanding of integration between electrical systems and airframe structures
- Ability to produce detailed engineering drawings and design documentation
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capability
- Good communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Desired Skills
- Experience in aerospace or safety‑critical environments
- Familiarity with EASA CS‑23/CS‑27/CS‑29 certification requirements
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI considerations and grounding/bonding practices
- Experience working with electric propulsion systems, batteries, or high‑voltage systems
- Familiarity with PLM systems and configuration control processes
- Experience supporting aircraft integration and assembly activities
- Exposure to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) or eVTOL platforms
What Do I Need Before I Apply
- Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK
- Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology‑loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- ExpleoAcademy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.
