New Opportunity – Electrical Design Engineer (Systems Integration)

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in the aviation industry? Do you have a strong background in electrical systems integration, wiring schematics, and aircraft modification projects?

Our client, a specialist aviation engineering organisation based in Spondon, is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the design and integration of electrical and avionics systems across a range of aircraft modification and certification programmes.

Experience within a Part 21 Design Organisation or on STC programmes would be highly advantageous; however, candidates must have previous experience working within the aviation sector.

As the new Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

Produce wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and installation drawings for aircraft modification projects

Design and integrate electrical and avionics systems into existing aircraft platforms

Develop electrical interconnection and systems integration documentation

Support aircraft surveys and gather technical information for modification programmes

Work closely with design, certification, and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle

Identify and resolve electrical integration challenges across multiple aircraft systems

Support aircraft modification, retrofit, and certification activities

Travel internationally to support customer projects when required Main

Requirements for This Role

Previous experience as an Electrical Design Engineer or Electrical Systems Integration Engineer within the aviation industry

Strong understanding of aircraft electrical systems integration and system-level electrical design

Experience producing wiring diagrams and electrical schematics

Proficiency using AutoCAD

Ability to manage interfaces between multiple aircraft electrical and avionics systems

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally Desirable Experience

Part 21 Design Organisation experience

Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) programmes

Aircraft modification or retrofit projects

Avionics systems integration

EWIS or aircraft electrical installation design

Aircraft survey experience

Aviation certification and compliance activities   

What you can expect in return:

Salary of £45,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience

Monday to Friday working pattern (09:00–17:30)

Permanent, full-time position

International travel opportunities

Opportunity to work on specialist aircraft modification and certification programmes

Long-term career development within a growing aviation engineering business   

About this role:

Salary of £45,000–£70,000 depending on experience

Full-time, permanent position based in Spondon, Derby (DE21)

Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30

International travel required as part of the role How to apply

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