Lead Engineer – Power Systems Design

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.

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