AJAX Electrical Power & Distribution Engineer - SC cleared - Bristol (BS34)

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a background in Defence and a passion for supporting cutting-edge military vehicles? Evodia Limited is currently partnering with a leading client to find a SC cleared Electrical Power & Distribution Engineer on a contract basis, based in Bristol with a flexible hybrid working pattern.

What’s on offer?

• Location: Bristol (2 days on-site), Merthyr Tydfil (1 day), with 2 days working from home
• Contract length: Until 31/03/2027, with potential for extension
• Day rate: Up to £420 per day (inside IR35)
• Security clearance: SC clearance minimum required

Role overview

This position supports the AJAX Programme, a vital part of the Land Combat Vehicles Portfolio, delivered on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. You’ll join a dedicated team responsible for vehicle assurance, focusing on electrical power and distribution systems on the AJAX military land vehicle.

As a Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and technical assessment of electrical power components, evaluate design modifications, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure system compliance and safety standards are met. Your expertise will play a key role in supporting vehicle modifications, concessions, and ongoing system improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading design assessments of electrical power and distribution components
• Evaluating and supporting design modifications and concessions
• Reviewing concession requests and assessing their technical impacts
• Collaborating across teams such as Demo, In-Service, and Integration
• Ensuring all electrical designs adhere to relevant safety and quality standards
• Maintaining precise technical documentation
• Proactively identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in electrical systems

What we’re looking for

Registered as EngTech or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification at RQF Level 3 or above

At least 3 years' relevant experience managing electrical system design

Experience with design change, configuration, and concessions management is highly desirable

Familiarity with military or defence vehicle electrical systems is advantageous

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile defence projects within a supportive, collaborative environment. If you're ready for a challenging and meaningful role that values your expertise, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Evodia Limited is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. We look forward to supporting your application.