Electrical Design Engineer

ALTEN

1d•Remote

About The Position

ALTEN is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer to join its Loughborough team and support work in the clean energy and advanced technology sector. The role focuses on developing electrical distribution and wiring solutions for innovative products. Working in a multidisciplinary engineering team, the engineer will design, integrate, and document wiring harnesses and electrical distribution systems, supporting reliable electrical architecture throughout the product lifecycle. The posting identifies the position as remote and mid-junior, with 2–4 years of experience. The role may require existing or obtainable Security Clearance; onboarding includes a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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 support successful product integration.
Support prototype build, testing, and validation activities.
Implement design changes and maintain accurate configuration control throughout the product lifecycle.