Principal Electrical Engineer

4 days per week on site can be done from either Cowes (Isle of Wight) or Great Baddow (Chelmsford, Essex)£81.90 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35)Job Role:This is a senior technical role relating to the Electrical aspects of hardware design.The role holder will: Apply depth and breadth of design expertise and knowledge to generate electrical design solutions for both new products and technology insertions into legacy products.Be capable of generating detailed designs from concept to completion and addressing a range of complex engineering issues.Typically act as an engineering, technical, or design authority for a Line Replacement Unit or sub-system. Key Responsibilities: Design of AC and DC distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters.Motor drives, control, and positioning systems (desirable)Knowledge of data links, data protocols, networks, EMC management and verification.Specification of bespoke procured hardware.Design verification using a combination of simulation (Simulink / Matlab - desirable), analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations.Integration activities in a complex equipment environment.Generates design documentation and technical reports. Vets documentation generated by others.Interfacing with related disciplines including systems engineering, mechanical/thermal engineering, Integrated Logistics Support, Safety, Product Data Management, and ..... full job details .....