AALTO
Electrical Design Engineer

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Welcome to AALTO
AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace, is based in Farnborough and is an Airbus subsidiary. We manufacture, operate, and deliver services with our solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.
About Zephyr
Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.
Stratospace
AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.
Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.
Job Purpose
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of electrical products across multiple Zephyr programmes.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will help generate and maintain the digital design record, collaborating closely with both internal teams and external manufacturing and installation partners.
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This is a dynamic role in a growing organisation, offering exposure to evolving programmes and complex, rewarding design challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Avionics and Systems Engineering teams in developing and maintaining the production design record for new concepts and design changes.
- Produce detailed electrical design solutions using SolidWorks Electrical.
- Select appropriate electrical components to satisfy schematic and system level requirements.
- Act as a key contact for electrical design queries across engineering and production.
- Provide hands-on support to the build line in resolving emerging electrical issues.
- Support and participate in design maturity gate reviews in accordance with AALTO’s design processes.
- Help manage design changes in line with configuration and change control processes.
- Collaborate with Production and Procurement teams to ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM) considerations are addressed early in the lifecycle.
Requirements
- Developing experience in aviation-focused electrical design
- ONC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience working with PDM systems would be an advantage
- Experience in resolving emergent electrical issues and developing innovative solutions
- Demonstrable experience in translating system level requirements into complete design solutions


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About Us
At AALTO, we offer an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. As part of our team, you'll experience the freedom of flexible working that enable you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We believe in recognizing your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.
Equal Opportunities Employer
AALTO HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
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