Electrical Design Engineer – Machinery & Control Panels

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

As part of our continued growth in test equipment design and development, we are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in machinery and control panel design to support the development and testing of next-generation electric rotorcraft (eVTOL) platforms.

This role is focused on the design, development, and integration of electrical systems, control panels, and test equipment, supporting ground-based testing, system integration, and certification activities. You will contribute to the creation of robust, safe, and compliant electrical solutions that enable effective testing and operation of advanced aerospace systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable aviation, combining hands-on engineering with cutting-edge technology.

This role is Hybrid working in Bristol.

Within this role, you will be required to :-

• Design and develop electrical control panels, machinery control systems, and test equipment interfaces
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system layouts aligned with engineering and safety standards
• Specify and integrate electrical components, including control panels, sensors, actuators, and power distribution systems
• Support the design and development of test equipment and rigs, including electrical interfaces and control systems
• Collaborate with mechanical, test, and systems engineers to ensure integrated and functional solutions
• Support hardware integration, commissioning, and testing, including troubleshooting and fault finding
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards and regulations (e.g. safety, EMC, and certification requirements)
• Contribute to design reviews, ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and fit for purpose
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical drawings, specifications, and build instructions
• Support verification and validation activities, ensuring electrical systems perform as intended
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of equipment in laboratory or test environments

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered engineer or working towards chartered status within a recognised and relevant professional body.
• Applications are invited from candidates who may hold HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline in concert with significant and demonstrable subject matter expertise in the system domain

• Strong experience in electrical design, including schematic capture and control panel design
• Proficiency with electrical design tools (e.g. EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
• Experience with wiring diagrams, harness design, and panel layouts
• Knowledge of control systems, PLCs, or industrial control architectures
• Knowledge of CE marking requirements including the Low Voltage Directive and EMC Compatibility regulations.
• Understanding of power distribution, protection, and grounding/earthing principles
• Experience with electrical integration of mechanical systems and equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot electrical systems
• Ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation
• Good communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

• Experience in aerospace or safety-critical industries

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  Familiarity with test equipment design and integration

• Knowledge of EMC/EMI considerations and compliance standards

• Experience working with high-voltage systems, batteries, or electric propulsion technologies

• Understanding of certification processes and compliance-driven design

• Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar test/control software tools

  Exposure to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) or eVTOL programmes

• Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK

• Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive