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Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 51,729 - 62,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barnstaple
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
About The Role
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will take technical ownership of the electrical design and development of complex products, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and quality standards. You will lead and contribute to all stages of the engineering lifecycle
Senior Electrical Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working.
The salary for this role is up to £62k, depending on experience.
What you’ll be doing
Lead the design, analysis, and implementation of advanced electrical systems and components for defence applications, including sonar, communications, power distribution, and control systems
Take technical ownership of electrical designs, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards, including MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and other regulatory requirements
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical subsystems into complex defence platforms (e.g., ships, weapons systems, communications equipment), ensuring functional compatibility and performance
Conduct and oversee testing, validation, and qualification of electrical systems under military operating conditions to verify reliability, durability, and mission-readiness
Lead design reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers to develop capability within the team
Produce and approve detailed technical documentation, including schematics, design reports, test plans, and certification evidence
Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring robust mitigation strategies are in place throughout the development lifecycle
Provide expert support for diagnosing and resolving electrical system issues in both development and in-service equipment, including upgrades and obsolescence managementAbout our company
At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.
We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
What we offer
At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
Work life balance
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave Family & wellbeing
Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing Centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
Canada Life GP and financial advice
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learningFacilities & resources
Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parking The skills you need
Demonstrate experience in the design and manufacture of complex electrical systems.
Apply a methodical and systematic approach to problem-solving, breaking down complex issues and providing robust, innovative solutions
Provide technical leadership in electrical design, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and other relevant standards
Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical capability and knowledge sharing within the team
Plan, manage, and execute technical assignments, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality targets
Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and influencing design decisions
Proficient in using an electrical CAD tool, such as Zuken E3.Series, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA Electrical, Siemens NX Electrical, RapidHarness or similar (preferably Zuken E3).
Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed)Before You Apply
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