Contract: 6 months Rate: £81.05 per hour (Umbrella – Inside IR35) Working Arrangements: Full-time, site-based We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development and delivery of complex phased-array Radar systems at our clients' site in Cowes, Isle of Wight. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineering professional to apply their expertise across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture through to integration, verification, customer acceptance and in-service support. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of electrical and systems engineering solutions for complex Radar systems and associated subsystems. Undertake system design analysis, requirements decomposition and architectural development. Apply Systems Engineering principles in accordance with ISO 15288, supporting the complete product lifecycle. Manage requirements, interfaces and configuration using tools such as IBM DOORS Next and CATIA Magic/Cameo. Lead system integration, verification, validation and test activities, ensuring compliance with technical and customer requirements. Develop electrical power distribution systems, including AC/DC supplies, protection, control, motor drives and positioning systems. Support EMC design and qualification, data communications, networking and bespoke hardware specification. Provide technical leadership, design reviews and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams. Essential Experience & Qualifications Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Significant experience in complex systems engineering and electrical design. Proven experience delivering large-scale engineering systems within defence or other high-integrity environments. Strong knowledge of requirements management, configuration management and engineering lifecycle processes. Familiarity with ISO 15288, European electrical safety standards and EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411. Extensive experience in design verification, system integration, fault resolution and technical acceptance. A thorough understanding of electrical safety, particularly high-voltage and high-power equipment. This role requires an accomplished engineer with strong technical leadership skills and the ability to deliver innovative solutions to challenging engineering problems
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Principal Electrical Systems Engineer in Isle of Wight, Northwood employer: Morson Edge
As a leading player in the Energy Sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Bridgwater, Somerset, where you can thrive as a Welding / NDT Field Engineer. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive daily rates and the potential for contract extensions until December 2026. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy industry.
