Electrical Systems Engineer – EV / High Voltage
Location: Cambridgeshire (Office Based)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
An innovative UK clean-technology engineering company is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development of next-generation high-voltage electrical and energy systems for electric vehicle applications. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to battery systems, power electronics and high-voltage architectures, working from prototype build through to system validation and integration.
The Role
* Design, build, integrate and support high-voltage electrical systems across prototype and pre-production programmes
* Install, commission and support battery systems, power electronics and high-voltage electrical architectures
* Produce and review electrical schematics, harnesses and system interfaces
* Carry out hands-on testing, debugging and fault diagnosis of HV and LV systems
* Own and contribute to system-level FMEA and structured design reviews
* Support supplier selection and technical integration of electrical and energy systems
* Ensure compliance with high-voltage safety standards, legislation and certification requirements
* Maintain clear technical documentation covering builds, tests, diagnostics and system modifications
About You
You will be an engineer with proven experience working on high-voltage electrical or electrified vehicle systems, comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment and contributing across the full engineering lifecycle.
Essential Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience working with high-voltage electrical, EV or power electronics systems
* Strong background in electrical systems engineering
* Experience designing electrical schematics, harnesses and system interfaces
* Hands-on experience testing, commissioning and debugging high-voltage systems
* Knowledge of three-phase power (240–480VAC) and DC systems up to 1000V
* Understanding of relevant electrical standards and communication protocols including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C and PLC
* Experience contributing to DFMEA or system-level FMEA activities
Desirable Experience
* Automotive or aerospace engineering background
* Experience with AC/DC power conversion or DC/DC systems
* Exposure to supplier technical management and system integration
What’s On Offer
* Opportunity to work on advanced electrification and energy systems
* High level of technical ownership and visibility
* Collaborative engineering environment with real product impact
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration