Overview
Electrical Hardware Engineer - Location: Crawley, West Sussex; Salary: Competitive based on experience; Hours: Mon - Fri 40 hours p/w
We are looking for a talented Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a growing aerospace business developing advanced flight simulator systems. This is a great opportunity to work on innovative hardware solutions in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical hardware solutions for flight simulator systems.
- Produce schematics, technical specifications, and supporting documentation.
- Work with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Test, validate, and troubleshoot hardware systems.
- Support supplier engagement and component integration.
- Mentor junior engineers where required.
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.
About You
- Proven experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on electrical systems development with a methodical approach to electrical design thorough documentation and traceability
- Strong experience in an electrical design role, ideally within the simulation, aerospace, defence, or capital equipment sectors
- Demonstrable experience designing three-phase and single-phase power distribution systems, including switchgear selection, protection coordination, and cable sizing calculations
- Proficiency in electrical CAD tools for schematic capture, wiring diagram production, and panel layout
- Practical understanding of EMC principles, including shielding, filtering, grounding for EMC, cable segregation, and experience supporting or leading EMC test campaigns
- Experience with computing system electrical integration, including rack power distribution, cooling provisions, and high-density signal/data cabling
- Sound knowledge of BS 7671, the Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, and applicable harmonised standards
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Experience in aerospace, avionics, or flight simulation
Benefits
- Pension matched up to 7%
- Bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
To find out more please contact Max Sinclair