Electrical Systems Engineer - EV / High Voltage
Location: Cambridgeshire (Office Based)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
An innovative UK clean‑technology engineering company is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development of next‑generation high‑voltage electrical and energy systems for electric vehicle applications. This is a hands‑on role offering exposure to battery systems, power electronics and high‑voltage architectures, working from prototype build through to system validation and integration.
The Role
- Design, build, integrate and support high‑voltage electrical systems across prototype and pre‑production programmes
- Install, commission and support battery systems, power electronics and high‑voltage electrical architectures
- Produce and review electrical schematics, harnesses and system interfaces
- Carry out hands‑on testing, debugging and fault diagnosis of HV and LV systems
- Own and contribute to system‑level FMEA and structured design reviews
- Support supplier selection and technical integration of electrical and energy systems
- Ensure compliance with high‑voltage safety standards, legislation and certification requirements
- Maintain clear technical documentation covering builds, tests, diagnostics and system modifications
About You
You will be an engineer with proven experience working on high‑voltage electrical or electrified vehicle systems, comfortable operating in a fast‑paced development environment and contributing across the full engineering lifecycle.
Essential Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience working with high‑voltage electrical, EV or power electronics systems
- Strong background in electrical systems engineering
- Experience designing electrical schematics, harnesses and system interfaces
- Hands‑on experience testing, commissioning and debugging high‑voltage systems
- Knowledge of three‑phase power and DC systems up to 1000V
- Understanding of relevant electrical standards and communication protocols including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C and PLC
- Experience contributing to DFMEA or system‑level FMEA activities
Desirable Experience
- Automotive or aerospace engineering background
- Experience with AC/DC power conversion or DC/DC systems
- Exposure to supplier technical management and system integration
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to work on advanced electrification and energy systems
- High level of technical ownership and visibility
- Collaborative engineering environment with real product impact
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration
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