Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer Location: Coventry, UK
Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri).
Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent and onsite
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (subject to experience) + discretionary bonuses

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About the role

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Design the electrical systems behind vehicles that protect lives.

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We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced electrical systems for next-generation armoured military vehicles. You’ll play a key role in shaping the electrical architecture that supports mission-critical platforms, integrating technologies such as EMC, ECM/EECM protection, BOWMAN communication, situational awareness systems and complex automotive sub-systems.​

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This role will provide senior technical input and day-to-day design leadership within the electrical design function, working closely with the Design Manager and supporting the development of existing electrical design capability within the team.​

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This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical solutions, influence design direction and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to turn customer requirements into validated, field-ready systems. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and delivering robust electrical designs with a clear real-world purpose, this could be the role for you.

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What you’ll get in return

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At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:

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• Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities

• Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)

• Time to recharge – 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme

• Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)

• Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions

• Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary

• Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs

• Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business

• Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose

What you’ll be doing

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You’ll lead the electrical design process from concept through to detailed design, creating specifications, presenting design options and guiding solutions through the full design lifecycle. You’ll ensure electrical systems meet customer requirements, regulatory standards and operational needs, while balancing technical performance, reliability, manufacturability and through-life support.

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Working closely with engineers, project managers, production teams, suppliers and customers, you’ll translate requirements into validated and verified designs. You’ll be a key customer-facing engineer, able to communicate complex technical information clearly and confidently while influencing decisions across multidisciplinary teams.

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Your work will include prototype development, test definition, engineering change control and support for the legacy fleet. You’ll also manage CAD data, BoMs and drawing packs through PLM systems, helping ensure design information is accurate, controlled and ready for manufacture.

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Creo experience is a mandatory requirement for this role. You must have demonstrable, hands-on experience using PTC Creo in a professional design environment. Candidates must be able to evidence practical Creo experience on their CV; candidates without Creo experience will not be considered.

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Our team embraces modern technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to work smarter and deliver better results. Candidates should either have experience using AI tools or demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply them in their role.

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What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced electrical design engineer who can take ownership of complex design activities, work confidently with customers and stakeholders, and deliver robust engineering solutions in a demanding technical environment.​

Essential​

• Experience designing electrical cables, harnesses and associated routing or integration solutions for complex products or vehicle systems.​

• Demonstrable, hands-on experience using PTC Creo — this is a must-have skill and must be clearly shown on your CV​

• Strong experience working in a design office using 3D CAD software​

• Experience using PLM software, ideally Windchill 12.0​

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and cable/harness design to BS8888​

• Knowledge of configuration control and engineering change management, ideally including Def Stan 05-57​

• Experience in product validation and verification, including environmental requirements​

• Strong systems engineering understanding​

• Experience producing Design FMEAs and applying robust engineering practices​

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders​

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office​

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Desirable​

• Experience designing military vehicles or specialist vehicle electrical sub-systems​

• Familiarity with EMC, ECM/EECM, BOWMAN communication and situational awareness systems​

• Experience using the Creo Cabling Module or equivalent cable and harness design tools.​

• Experience managing product lifecycle and supply chain interaction​

• Experience using SolidWorks or Arcadia​

• Experience working with the UK MoD or supporting complex bid submissions​

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What do we do at NP Aerospace?

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NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

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Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.

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Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.

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Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.

Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

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Please note: If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and successfully pass the necessary checks before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace.

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