Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Company Description

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!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering advanced electrical systems within a complex engineering programme.

This is a technically challenging position offering the opportunity to take ownership of design activities, influence project direction, and work across a multidisciplinary environment on high-integrity systems.

• Location: Dorset 
• On Site: Full onsite presence 
• Clearance: Not required
• Experience Level: Mid - Senior 

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the design and development of electrical systems and components for complex engineering projects
• Produce and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and associated technical documentation using tools such as EPLAN and Teamcenter
• Ensure designs meet all applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements
• Oversee system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure performance and reliability targets are met
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and engineering excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across mechanical, systems, software, and manufacturing disciplines
• Support supplier engagement, including technical reviews, selection processes, and stakeholder collaboration
• Investigate technical issues through root cause analysis, implementing effective corrective solutions
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in a senior electrical engineering or design role within complex or regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of electrical design tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar, and familiarity with PLM systems such as Teamcenter
• Experience designing power distribution systems, control systems, and embedded electrical systems
• Solid understanding of relevant engineering standards (e.g. IEC, BS, IEEE)
• Ability to lead technical reviews and make critical engineering decisions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience identifying and resolving design issues
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within defence, maritime, aerospace, or other safety-critical environments
• Background in system integration within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Exposure to full product lifecycle development, from concept through to delivery

Additional Information

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 &