Job Description

Company Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?


You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.


Join us and start building tomorrow's world today!

What will you be doing?

We are seeking an

Electrical Design engineer

to support an exciting programme in the development of the

General Logistics Vehicle

. Based in

Portsmouth

, you will contribute to critical projects within the

land-based defence sector

, designing and supporting electrical harness systems for advanced vehicle platforms.


This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in

Harnware

while working on projects that directly impact operational capability.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Design and develop wiring harnesses

for defence vehicles using

Harnware

.

Produce and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

in line with project requirements.

Support vehicle engineering projects

through harness integration, installation, and validation activities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

, including systems, mechanical, and production engineers, to ensure successful project delivery. Apply

Defence Standards (61-5)

to ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements. Provide

technical input throughout the design lifecycle

, from concept through to production and in-service support.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

, enhancing harness design processes and documentation practices.

Who are we looking for?

You are...

Passionate about engineering result-oriented proactive

Qualifications

Essential:

Experience working with

Defence Standard 61-5

. Ability to create and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Background in

automotive, aerospace, or defence

environments. Eligible for UK security clearance.

Desirable:

Proven experience with

Harnware

for harness design. Knowledge of harness design for

military or specialist vehicles

. Familiarity with

defence engineering practices

and standards.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.


Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.


We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.


We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.


Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries A competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings * Flexible way of working (role dependent)