Electrical Wiring Design Engineer - Automotive

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

As an Electrical Wiring Design Engineer, you will join Peterborough team to support our activities within the Automotive sector. 

You will play a key role in the design, development, validation, and integration of embedded control systems and electrical architectures for complex engineering applications.

This role focuses on control model development, embedded software generation, electrical schematic design, subsystem integration, and lifecycle engineering support within a highly regulated and performance-driven environment.

• Location: Peterborough
• On Site: 5 days 
• Clearance: BPSS 
• Experience Level: 7-15 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement control strategies using model-based development techniques.
• Perform Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing activities.
• Generate embedded production code using MATLAB / Simulink and support deployment onto target hardware.
• Integrate control models with wider machine systems, software platforms, and physical hardware.
• Support validation, calibration, commissioning, and system integration activities.
• Create, modify, and maintain clear, standards-compliant electrical schematics using Creo Schematics and Visio.
• Decompose complex electrical systems into well-defined subsystems with clear interfaces and robust power/signal architectures.
• Manage and maintain Electrical Bill of Materials (BOM) including component selection, configuration control, and change management.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical standards, wiring conventions, grounding, protection, EMC, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, systems, software, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Support design reviews, engineering changes, issue resolution, and full product lifecycle updates.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, and release packs to support project milestones.

Required Skills:

• Strong background in embedded controls systems and electrical integration.
• Experience with MATLAB / Simulink for model-based design and code generation.
• Knowledge of MiL, SiL, and HiL validation processes.
• Proficiency in electrical schematic tools such as Creo Schematics and Visio.
• Understanding of subsystem integration, interfaces, signal integrity, and power distribution.
• Experience with BOM management and engineering change processes.
• Knowledge of electrical standards, EMC, grounding, and safety compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in calibration and commissioning of control systems.
• Familiarity with CANbus, PLCs, industrial automation, or mobile machinery systems.
• Experience within regulated sectors such as Automotive or Energy, 
• Understanding of functional safety standards.

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.