Electrical Systems Engineer - EV​/High Voltage

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

• Automotive or aerospace engineering background
• Experience with AC/DC power conversion or DC/DC systems
• Exposure to supplier technical management and system integration

• 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