Electrical Hardware Engineer

Overview

Electrical Hardware Engineer – Location: Crawley, West Sussex; Salary: Competitive based on experience; Hours: Mon – Fri 40 hours p/w

We are looking for a talented Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a growing aerospace business developing advanced flight simulator systems. This is a great opportunity to work on innovative hardware solutions in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical hardware solutions for flight simulator systems.
• Produce schematics, technical specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot hardware systems.
• Support supplier engagement and component integration.
• Mentor junior engineers where required.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.

About You

• Proven experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on electrical systems development with a methodical approach to electrical design thorough documentation and traceability
• Strong experience in an electrical design role, ideally within the simulation, aerospace, defence, or capital equipment sectors
• Demonstrable experience designing three-phase and single-phase power distribution systems, including switchgear selection, protection coordination, and cable sizing calculations
• Proficiency in electrical CAD tools for schematic capture, wiring diagram production, and panel layout
• Practical understanding of EMC principles, including shielding, filtering, grounding for EMC, cable segregation, and experience supporting or leading EMC test campaigns
• Experience with computing system electrical integration, including rack power distribution, cooling provisions, and high-density signal/data cabling
• Sound knowledge of BS 7671, the Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, and applicable harmonised standards

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience in aerospace, avionics, or flight simulation

Benefits

• Pension matched up to 7%
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts

To find out more please contact Max Sinclair max@holtengineering.co.uk

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