Principal Electrical Engineer

Summary

You will take technical ownership of complex electrical systems from concept through integration, shaping safe and compliant solutions that genuinely reach service. This role gives you scope to lead, influence architecture and develop engineers while remaining close to hands on design. It suits someone ready to consolidate seniority and extend long term technical impact.

Where you will be working

The role is Dorset-based with a hybrid working pattern. Compressed hours or part‑time arrangements may be considered. The role is a permanent position

What you will be doing

• Leading end to end electrical and controls design for complex maritime and autonomous systems, from early concept through detailed design, integration and support into service.

• Defining electrical architectures, power distribution strategies and control approaches that meet performance, safety and regulatory requirements.

• Producing, reviewing and approving schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and supporting technical documentation to a high assurance standard.

• Supporting system integration, commissioning and fault finding activities, remaining hands on where required to resolve complex electrical and controls issues.

• Working closely with mechanical, software and systems engineers to ensure electrical solutions are coherent and fully aligned at overall system level.

• Providing technical oversight, mentoring and guidance to engineers, helping to build team capability, consistency and engineering judgement.

Your experience

• Degree qualified in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent depth of professional experience.

• Solid experience designing electrical systems for complex products or platforms within regulated or safety critical environments.

• Strong working knowledge of power distribution, control systems and electrical safety principles.

• Experience using electrical CAD tools to create, maintain and control detailed design documentation.

• Practical understanding of UKCA or CE marking, electromagnetic compatibility and relevant electrical standards.

• Ability to balance technical rigour with cost, manufacturability and testability considerations while meeting programme objectives.

What you will need

• Strong background in electrical systems design within regulated or safety critical engineering environments.

• Proven experience delivering system level electrical designs through integration, test and acceptance.

• Confidence providing technical leadership, reviewing work and mentoring engineers.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Security Check clearance.

What is in it for you

A permanent senior engineering role offering hybrid working and flexibility, supporting work life balance alongside long term career progression. Due to the nature of work and the projects you will be working on, all candidates must be eligible to gain security clearance

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.