Contractor - Project Engineer - Electrical Integration in Shoreham-by-Sea

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer in Electrical Integration to deliver on-going client projects, and to further develop the capabilities of the team at our Shoreham-by-Sea site. Our Control and Electronics group is responsible for the specification, implementation and validation of control, electronic and electrical systems for a wide range of complex, clean propulsion and energy systems, including: XEV powertrains, power electronics, motors and drives, engines, transmissions, battery management systems, advanced thermal systems, and fuel cell systems. Our support to customers covers the full spectrum of electrical integration for control systems, from architecture definition and component selection, through to production harness and electrical distribution.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for integration of electrical systems and components into complex products and platforms, but may be expected to support other technical domains depending on the nature of the department workload.

Responsibilities

• Development of new electrical system architectures.
• Development of electrical integration solutions for new and existing platforms.
• Selection of components.
• Creation and maintenance of wiring diagrams, harness layouts, and system schematics.
• Integration of sensors, actuators, control units, and communication interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, etc.).
• Liaison with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Conduct system-level testing and validation of integrated electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues related to power distribution, signal integrity, and communication protocols, and provide hands‑on support to builds.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.
• Documentation of integration processes, test results, and change management records.
• Interfacing directly with clients and suppliers on technical issues.
• Reporting of technical status internally and to customers.
• Focus on delivery of projects on‑time and on‑budget.
• A certain amount of business travel can be expected including customer meetings, occasional customer on‑site development support, and travel to other Ricardo sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Electrical / Electronics or similar.
• Experience in successful deployment of complex electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, wiring harnesses, and circuit protection.
• Experience providing technical leadership to engineering project teams.
• Experience with diagnostic tools, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.).
• Proficiency in CAD tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable Competencies and Experience

• Experience with development / deployment of embedded systems and control units.
• Experience with development / deployment of industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards and practices.
• Experience with prototype development and testing.

Company

Ricardo, member of WSP, is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading‑edge and innovative cross‑sector sustainable products and solutions.

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on.

Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Work Life Balance and Wellbeing

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can.

As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro‑actively with all our employees to ensure an inclusive culture, we are recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

Next Steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via recruit@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.