Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer - Hydrogen Test Facility and Test Rigs

Hybrid 60% onsite in Filton/Bristol | Contract Length: Until June 2027 (possible extension) | IR35: inside

We're hiring for an Electrical Design Engineer - Hydrogen Test Facility and Test Rigs, to support a major aerospace programme based in Filton, operating on a hybrid basis with approximately 60% onsite attendance. Working for our client, you'll play a key role in the development of next-generation hydrogen testing capability, contributing to innovative test facilities and rig programmes that support future aerospace technologies.

Key Responsibilities

As an Electrical Design Engineer (Hydrogen Test Facility and Test Rigs), you will be responsible for developing architectures and design solutions for data acquisition and control systems, producing electrical schematics, specifying instrumentation, and generating technical requirements and specification documentation. The role will involve working on complex testing environments, supporting the delivery of new hydrogen-focused test facilities and associated test rigs. You'll collaborate with engineering teams to ensure robust electrical system design, effective instrumentation integration, and successful test implementation.

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in electrical architecture and system design
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and electrical systems
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems
• Knowledge of testing principles and test environments
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and/or KiCad
• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Practical experience working in hazardous environments such as aviation, chemical, nuclear, fuel or similar industries
• Strong understanding of measurement systems including pressure, flow, voltage and current instrumentation

Desirable:

• Aerospace or aviation industry experience
• Knowledge of avionic data buses including A429, CAN and AFDX
• Experience supporting industrial control systems

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement (approximately 60% onsite)
• Competitive rates of 50.00 per hour Umbrella or 37.38 per hour PAYE
• Paid overtime above 35 hours
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge hydrogen technology programmes
• Potential contract extension beyond June 2027

If you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on innovative aerospace testing programmes, we'd love to hear from you.

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