At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and wire electrical systems in aircraft simulators, ensuring safety and reliability.
- Company: Leading aircraft simulation company based in Crawley with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £65k, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for travel and hands-on problem-solving.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on exciting projects that shape the future of aviation.
- Qualifications: Qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer with experience in installations and fault-finding.
Is your CV ready? If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.
Permanent Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: up to £65k
We seek an Electrical Engineer to work in our aircraft simulation business based in Crawley. You will be on site 4 days per week with one day working from home.
Role Responsibilities
- Install, wire and terminate electrical systems within aircraft simulators and associated facilities.
- Carry out electrical installation work similar to domestic and commercial installations, including:
- Lighting and lighting controls
- Socket outlets and fused connection units
- Switches and isolators
- Distribution boards and consumer-unit-style equipment
- Power supplies and local distribution
- Cable containment, trunking, conduit and cable management
- Earthing and bonding
- Install and connect single-phase and, where required, three-phase electrical supplies.
- Wire simulator equipment, control panels, cabinets and ancillary systems.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and installation documentation.
- Manufacture and modify wiring looms, panels and electrical assemblies where required.
- Carry out electrical testing, inspection and fault-finding.
- Diagnose electrical faults using appropriate test equipment and systematic fault-finding techniques.
- Ensure installations are safe, reliable, neat and professionally finished.
- Work closely with mechanical, software, electronics and simulator engineers during system installation and integration.
- Assist with the installation and commissioning of simulator systems at customer sites, potentially within the UK and overseas.
- Carry out modifications and remedial work to existing simulator installations.
- Maintain accurate records of electrical work, testing and modifications.
- Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant UK legislation, company procedures and applicable electrical standards.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, cable management and workmanship.
- Support the engineering team with general electrical and technical problem-solving.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Qualified and experienced Electrician / Electrical Engineer.
- Demonstrable experience carrying out electrical installation work.
- Good practical understanding of domestic and commercial electrical installations.
- BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 — IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition.
- Good working knowledge of current 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Competent in cable termination, containment, routing and cable management.
- Experience with electrical testing and fault-finding.
- Ability to use electrical test equipment safely and correctly.
- Good understanding of electrical safety, isolation and risk assessment.
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