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Lead Engineer - Power Systems Design
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Power System Design Lead
Cowes, Isle of Wight – Transport assistance making commute from Southampton or Portsmouth viable
£75,000 + 10% Bonus (up to £80,000 considered for the right person)
Are you a Power Systems expert ready to lead the design of mission-critical technology?
This role offers a rare opportunity to take ownership of complex, safety-critical electrical systems used in advanced radar platforms. You'll design and specify power systems from the mains all the way down to board level — shaping high-voltage AC through to tightly regulated DC rails — in a technically rich environment that rewards rigour, problem-solving and practical know-how.
Based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the role offers hybrid working, but you’ll need to be on site regularly — typically 2-3 days a week. The commute from Southampton is simple: a 26-minute Red Jet ferry followed by a 7-minute site shuttle. We’re open to discussing help with travel costs if needed.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Designing power generation and distribution systems (AC to DC) for radar platforms
* Specifying and managing electrical systems from high-voltage mains to PCB-level voltages
* Working with motor drives, control/positioning systems, and EMC compliance
* Collaborating with sub-contractors and managing bespoke hardware development
* Supporting EMC testing and customer installations
* Generating technical documentation and contributing to peer/design reviews
* Leading design activities within a structured Systems Engineering lifecycle
What We’re Looking For
* Background in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
* Strong experience in power system design – from 440V AC to DC voltage rails
* Knowledge of linear/switch-mode supplies and power safety standards
* EMC awareness (e.g. DEF STAN 59-411), and experience in high-safety environments
* Hands-on familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and system-level thinking
* A structured, safety-conscious approach to high-voltage system design
* UK-born nationality (for security clearance – not required to start)
Defence experience is welcome, but not essential — we’re also keen to hear from engineers in rail, aerospace, nuclear, or other safety-critical sectors.
Bonus Points
* Interest in growing into a future team leadership role — either soon or over time
* Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of technical solutions
* Willing to travel to site regularly (we’ll help make this as smooth as possible)
What’s in it for you?
* £75k base salary + 10% bonus (negotiable to £80k DOE)
* Flexible hybrid working
* Opportunities for progression into people leadership (if desired)
* Involvement in nationally significant, future-facing radar programmes
* Stable, long-term career path in a growing business
Please Note:
Due to project requirements, you must be British-born and eligible for UK Security Clearance. You can start the role while clearance is underwayBefore You Apply
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