Job Title: Lead Electrical EngineerLocation: Cheltenham | Full-Time | HybridOverview:We're seeking a skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of electrical power distribution systems for commercial aircraft. You'll be responsible for the configuration, design support, and sustainment of power management products across their full lifecycle-from initial deployment to aftermarket upgrades.Key Responsibilities:- Lead the design and configuration of electrical panels, wiring harnesses, and power distribution units.- Generate and verify engineering design data based on customer requirements and industry standards.- Define retrofit and service bulletin packages, ensuring clear technical documentation.- Provide hands-on support to manufacturing and production teams, resolving build and test issues.- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for in-service issues and field failures.- Participate in design reviews, lead lessons learned sessions, and contribute to continuous improvement.- Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Test, and Customer Support teams.- Contribute to technical proposals and feasibility assessments for new customer requirements.Required Skills & Experience:- Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, power distribution, wiring, relays, and circuit protection.- Proven experience in product sustainment or aftermarket support in aviation or a regulated engineering sector.- Familiarity with Siemens Capital tools (Logic, HarnessXC, Integrator) or equivalent electrical CAD platforms.- Understanding of configuration control, design validation, and compliance standards.- HND/HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical investigations.Desirable:- Experience with civil aviation standards (e.g., DO-160, BS7671, UL508A).- Background in aerospace, aviation, or avionics systems.- Team leadership or mentoring experience.
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Shorterm Group
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL544NB, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer in Cheltenham for a full-time hybrid position.
- The role involves overseeing electrical power distribution systems for commercial aircraft, including design, configuration, and product sustainment.
- Candidates should have a strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems and proven experience in product sustainment or aftermarket support, ideally in aviation.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, along with an HND/HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
