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Lead Engineer - Power Systems Design

East Cowes, Isle of Wight , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Micro Electronics

Negotiable

Permanent

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Power System Design Lead
Cowes, Isle of Wight – Transport assistance making commute from Southampton or Portsmouth viable
£75,000 + 10% Bonus (up to £80,000 considered for the right person)

Are you a Power Systems expert ready to lead the design of mission-critical technology?

This role offers a rare opportunity to take ownership of complex, safety-critical electrical systems used in advanced radar platforms. You'll design and specify power systems from the mains all the way down to board level — shaping high-voltage AC through to tightly regulated DC rails — in a technically rich environment that rewards rigour, problem-solving and practical know-how.

Based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the role offers hybrid working, but you’ll need to be on site regularly — typically 2-3 days a week. The commute from Southampton is simple: a 26-minute Red Jet ferry followed by a 7-minute site shuttle. We’re open to discussing help with travel costs if needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Designing power generation and distribution systems (AC to DC) for radar platforms

* Specifying and managing electrical systems from high-voltage mains to PCB-level voltages

* Working with motor drives, control/positioning systems, and EMC compliance

* Collaborating with sub-contractors and managing bespoke hardware development

* Supporting EMC testing and customer installations

* Generating technical documentation and contributing to peer/design reviews

* Leading design activities within a structured Systems Engineering lifecycle

What We’re Looking For

* Background in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

* Strong experience in power system design – from 440V AC to DC voltage rails

* Knowledge of linear/switch-mode supplies and power safety standards

* EMC awareness (e.g. DEF STAN 59-411), and experience in high-safety environments

* Hands-on familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and system-level thinking

* A structured, safety-conscious approach to high-voltage system design

* UK-born nationality (for security clearance – not required to start)

Defence experience is welcome, but not essential — we’re also keen to hear from engineers in rail, aerospace, nuclear, or other safety-critical sectors.

Bonus Points

* Interest in growing into a future team leadership role — either soon or over time

* Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of technical solutions

* Willing to travel to site regularly (we’ll help make this as smooth as possible)

What’s in it for you?

* £75k base salary + 10% bonus (negotiable to £80k DOE)

* Flexible hybrid working

* Opportunities for progression into people leadership (if desired)

* Involvement in nationally significant, future-facing radar programmes

* Stable, long-term career path in a growing business

Please Note:

Due to project requirements, you must be British-born and eligible for UK Security Clearance. You can start the role while clearance is underway

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-86823
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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