At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of innovative electrical solutions from concept to completion.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on cutting-edge electrical engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: SC clearance required; great opportunity for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the field of electrical engineering and work on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Formal electrical qualification and experience in harsh environment product development.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer. Reporting to the Design Team Lead, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include the following:
- To take responsibility for the design, development and support of mixed electrical / electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process.
- Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the Electrical hardware.
- Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.
- Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture.
- Design and development of electrical circuitry (includes, power electronics, harnesses, 28V high current systems).
- Analysis, test and evaluation of Electrical circuits and components.
- Electrical circuit protection analysis.
- The ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation.
- Strong team player with good written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-managing, driven to get the results needed, great organisational skills.
- Flexibility in tasks undertaken.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- 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.
Please note SC clearance is required for this role. Should you wish to be considered for this position, please apply below.
Lead Electrical Engineer in Bedford employer: Nicholas Howard Ltd.
At Nicholas Howard, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our team-oriented culture encourages professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and hands-on experience in cutting-edge electrical engineering projects. Located in a vibrant area, we provide our employees with a supportive atmosphere and the chance to contribute to meaningful developments in technology.
