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Electrical Design Engineer

Alten
Loughborough, GBR
Full-time
Junior · 2–4 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
solidworks

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop electrical wiring harnesses and Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS)
  • Create and maintain electrical schematics using SolidWorks Electrical
  • Produce and manage 3D electrical routing and harness models
  • Support the integration of electrical systems into product assemblies
  • Generate and maintain electrical design documentation, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product integration
  • Support prototype build, testing, and validation activities
  • Implement design changes and maintain accurate configuration control throughout the product lifecycle

Required Skills:

  • Experience designing wiring harnesses and electrical distribution systems
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical
  • Experience creating electrical schematics and wiring documentation
  • Understanding of 3D routing and harness modelling principles
  • Knowledge of electrical integration and system packaging considerations
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
  • 2–4 years of experience in electrical design, EDS, or harness engineering
  • Experience supporting product development within an engineering environment
  • Experience designing wiring harnesses and electrical distribution systems
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical
  • Experience creating electrical schematics and wiring documentation
  • Understanding of 3D routing and harness modelling principles
  • Knowledge of electrical integration and system packaging considerations
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with electrical system integration and validation activities
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes for wiring harnesses
  • Familiarity with CAD-based electrical routing tools
  • Experience within clean energy, automotive, aerospace, or advanced technology sectors
  • Understanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change control processes

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with electrical system integration and validation activities
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes for wiring harnesses
  • Familiarity with CAD-based electrical routing tools
  • Experience within clean energy, automotive, aerospace, or advanced technology sectors
  • Understanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change control processes
  • Why join us?
  • We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
  • At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
  • Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
  • In short you get:
  • A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
  • A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Cycle & Tech Scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Life insurance & Pension Scheme
  • Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
  • Flexible way of working (role dependent)
  • We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
  • ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
  • This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
  • ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
  • Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
  • Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

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