Electrical Design Engineer (Aviation)

New Opportunity – Electrical Design Engineer (Systems Integration)
Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in the aviation industry? Do you have a strong background in electrical systems integration, wiring schematics, and aircraft modification projects?

Our client, a specialist aviation engineering organisation based in Spondon, is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the design and integration of electrical and avionics systems across a range of aircraft modification and certification programmes.

Experience within a Part 21 Design Organisation or on STC programmes would be highly advantageous; however, candidates must have previous experience working within the aviation sector.

As the new Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

Produce wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and installation drawings for aircraft modification projects
Design and integrate electrical and avionics systems into existing aircraft platforms
Develop electrical interconnection and systems integration documentation
Support aircraft surveys and gather technical information for modification programmes
Work closely with design, certification, and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle
Identify and resolve electrical integration challenges across multiple aircraft systems
Support aircraft modification, retrofit, and certification activities
Travel internationally to support customer projects when required Main Requirements for This Role

Previous experience as an Electrical Design Engineer or Electrical Systems Integration Engineer within the aviation industry
Strong understanding of aircraft electrical systems integration and system-level electrical design
Experience producing wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
Proficiency using AutoCAD
Ability to manage interfaces between multiple aircraft electrical and avionics systems
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Full UK Driving Licence
Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally Desirable Experience

Part 21 Design Organisation experience
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) programmes
Aircraft modification or retrofit projects
Avionics systems integration
EWIS or aircraft electrical installation design
Aircraft survey experience
Aviation certification and compliance activities   
What you can expect in return:

Salary of £45,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience
Monday to Friday working pattern (09:00–17:30)
Permanent, full-time position
International travel opportunities
Opportunity to work on specialist aircraft modification and certification programmes
Long-term career development within a growing aviation engineering business   
About this role:

Salary of £45,000–£70,000 depending on experience
Full-time, permanent position based in Spondon, Derby (DE21)
Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30
International travel required as part of the role How to apply
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