SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR.
With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we’re recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Transparency, and Quality drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.
Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise.
Let’s Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.
#Let'sTechTogether
THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team, supporting a key customer on an innovative project in Fire Control Systems for Short and Medium calibre guns. This role offers the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge system, progressing from a conceptual stage to a functional technology demonstrator within 12 months. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and developing advanced electrical and electronic systems, working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver a high-performance solution. The position requires expertise in systems engineering, electrical design, and project lifecycle management using JIRA and Confluence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Concept Development: Contribute to the whiteboard development of system concepts and designs, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with project goals. Electrical System Design: Lead the design and development of electrical systems, including power distribution, PCB design, wiring, and interfacing with other subsystems. Integration & Testing: Oversee the integration of electrical components and systems, ensuring seamless operation. Perform rigorous testing and debugging to meet performance and reliability standards. Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure cohesive system development and integration. Documentation: Create detailed design documentation, schematics, and test plans to support development and certification activities. Project Management: Utilise JIRA and Confluence to track project progress, manage tasks, and document critical insights throughout the development lifecycle.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Education:
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field. Experience: o Proven experience in electrical and electronic design, particularly in defence or related industries. o Hands-on experience with Fire Control Systems or similar technologies is highly desirable. o Proficiency in tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or similar for PCB design. Technical Skills: o Strong knowledge of power systems, signal processing, and electronic circuit design. o Familiarity with industry standards for defence and safety-critical systems. Tools & Methodologies: o Expertise in using JIRA and Confluence for task management and collaboration. o Familiarity with simulation tools for design validation. Soft Skills: o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. o Strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to challenges. o Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Desirable Qualifications & Skills: • Knowledge of military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, DEF-STAN). • Experience in high-power systems or electromechanical actuators. • Familiarity with embedded systems and software integration.
BENEFITS:
Competitive Basic Salary 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection 25 days holiday 5 days full sick pay per year Flexible working Cycle to Work & TechScheme Continuous professional development Corporate access to the Udemy platform
* If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar, however certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK. http://www.groupe-sii.com/en
#J-18808-Ljbffr
THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team, supporting a key customer on an innovative project in Fire Control Systems for Short and Medium calibre guns. This role offers the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge system, progressing from a conceptual stage to a functional technology demonstrator within 12 months. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and developing advanced electrical and electronic systems, working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver a high-performance solution. The position requires expertise in systems engineering, electrical design, and project lifecycle management using JIRA and Confluence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Concept Development: Contribute to the whiteboard development of system concepts and designs, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with project goals. Electrical System Design: Lead the design and development of electrical systems, including power distribution, PCB design, wiring, and interfacing with other subsystems. Integration & Testing: Oversee the integration of electrical components and systems, ensuring seamless operation. Perform rigorous testing and debugging to meet performance and reliability standards. Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure cohesive system development and integration. Documentation: Create detailed design documentation, schematics, and test plans to support development and certification activities. Project Management: Utilise JIRA and Confluence to track project progress, manage tasks, and document critical insights throughout the development lifecycle.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Education:
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field. Experience: o Proven experience in electrical and electronic design, particularly in defence or related industries. o Hands-on experience with Fire Control Systems or similar technologies is highly desirable. o Proficiency in tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or similar for PCB design. Technical Skills: o Strong knowledge of power systems, signal processing, and electronic circuit design. o Familiarity with industry standards for defence and safety-critical systems. Tools & Methodologies: o Expertise in using JIRA and Confluence for task management and collaboration. o Familiarity with simulation tools for design validation. Soft Skills: o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. o Strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to challenges. o Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Desirable Qualifications & Skills: • Knowledge of military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, DEF-STAN). • Experience in high-power systems or electromechanical actuators. • Familiarity with embedded systems and software integration.
BENEFITS:
Competitive Basic Salary 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection 25 days holiday 5 days full sick pay per year Flexible working Cycle to Work & TechScheme Continuous professional development Corporate access to the Udemy platform
* If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar, however certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK. http://www.groupe-sii.com/en
#J-18808-Ljbffr
