Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Based in Filton - Hybrid working (approx. 60% onsite)

Guidant Global is delighted to partner with Airbus to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join the Test Centre (1VM) in Filton. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the development of a new avionic control bench supporting large hydromechanical installations for landing gear extension/retraction and braking systems.

If you thrive in a collaborative engineering environment and enjoy leading on complex technical projects, this role offers both challenge and long‑term career growth.

As the Lead Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering a brand‑new control bench from concept through to entry into service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the full electrical design of a new avionic control bench
• Developing electrical schematics, technical drawings and specifications
• Contributing to the overall system architecture
• Managing design risks and major engineering milestones (FCR, PDR, FDR, CDR)
• Supporting and overseeing assembly, build, and integration activities
• Leading the Validation & Verification phase
• Ensuring successful entry into service
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to meet time, cost and quality targets

We're looking for someone with proven experience leading medium‑to‑large‑scale engineering design projects – ideally within aerospace, test systems, or complex engineering environments.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong background in electrical design and architecture
• Experience working with design tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or Ki Cad
• Understanding of electrical systems, testing principles, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of avionic hardware interfaces (analogue, discrete)
• Familiarity with avionic data buses (A429, CAN, AFDX)
• Experience with control systems and data acquisition
• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and strong communication skills

Aviation or landing‑gear‑related experience is beneficial but not essential. Transferable engineering experience from other sectors is welcomed.

• Hourly rate: £37.38 (PAYE) / £50.00 (Umbrella)
• Hours: 35 per week across 4.5 days (between 7am-7pm)
• Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
• IR35 status: Inside IR35
• Travel: Occasional

At Guidant Global, we champion an inclusive and supportive workplace where people feel welcome, valued, and empowered. You'll be joining a high‑performing engineering team working on pioneering aerospace technology, with opportunities to:

• Lead a high‑impact engineering project
• Work alongside experts across multiple disciplines
• Build experience with cutting‑edge test systems
• Contribute to safety‑critical innovations in commercial aviation

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead major engineering design work within a world‑class aerospace environment, we'd love to hear from you.