Design the systems that keep aircraft connected, compliant and mission-ready. At Morson Praxis, we’re the technical consultancy that actually delivers what it designs, providing specialist engineering expertise across some of the most complex programmes in the aerospace and defence sectors.
We’re looking for an experienced Avionics/Electrical Wiring & Installation Designer to join our Aerospace Engineering team. Working within our Aerospace Division it will include supporting various customers as well as integrating into our UK CAA Part 21J Design Organisation (DOA) environment. You will support the design, development and certification of aircraft avionics and electrical system modifications and installations.
This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical design with customer collaboration, airworthiness and certification activities within a growing aerospace engineering consultancy.
We’re looking for an Avionics/Electrical Wiring & Installation Designer to deliver aircraft modification and installation solutions across our aerospace programmes.
Working alongside our Chief Engineers, Technical Team Leads and wider engineering community, you’ll develop complete engineering design packages for aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
You’ll work across the engineering lifecycle, from initial requirements and aircraft surveys through to detailed design, certification, installation and testing, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements and applicable airworthiness standards.
Who We Are
At Morson Praxis, we deliver specialist engineering and technical consultancy services across aerospace, defence, energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
As part of the wider Morson Group, we combine the agility and technical expertise of a specialist consultancy with the strength and stability of one of the UK’s leading technical organisations.
Within our Aerospace Division, our engineering teams support complex civil and military aviation programmes, including aircraft modification, avionics and electrical systems, design engineering, airworthiness and certification.
You’ll join a highly experienced technical community where safety, engineering quality and collaboration are at the heart of how we deliver.
What You’ll Do
As an Avionics/Electrical Wiring & Installation Designer, you’ll support the development and delivery of aircraft modification and installation projects, including:
* Developing complete engineering design packages for aircraft avionics and electrical system modifications and installations
* Developing avionics and electrical installation designs in accordance with customer, regulatory and airworthiness requirements
* Using electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Siemens Capital Logic, Zuken or equivalent
* Carrying out Electrical Load Analysis (ELA) and supporting associated technical assessments
* Reviewing OEM Service Bulletins, vendor STCs and installation data packages
* Interpreting aircraft electrical and avionics architectures to develop practical modification solutions
* Working directly with customer avionics and electrical engineering teams to understand requirements and resolve technical challenges
* Supporting airworthiness and certification activities within a UK CAA Part 21J DOA environment
* Ensuring design activities are undertaken in accordance with applicable DOA procedures and technical governance requirements
* Providing engineering support during aircraft modification and installation activities
* Supporting fault-finding and resolving technical issues during installation and testing
* Liaising with vendors and suppliers regarding technical requirements and equipment integration
* Supporting prototype installations, testing and aircraft surveys where required
* Preparing technical documentation, engineering reports and design records
* Providing technical input into bids and future aerospace programmes
* Supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers and designers where appropriate
* Contributing to continuous improvement across engineering processes and technical standards
* Working in accordance with the Morson Praxis Safety Management System (SMS)
* Some travel may be required for customer meetings, aircraft surveys, prototype installations and on-site technical support.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in aircraft avionics and/or electrical wiring and installation design
Experience producing wiring diagrams, schematics, harness drawings and installation drawings
Electrical CAD experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Siemens Capital Logic, Zuken or similar
Good understanding of aircraft electrical and avionics architecture, modification and installation
Knowledge of airworthiness and certification requirements, ideally within a Part 21J Design Organisation
Ability to interpret technical information including wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, maintenance manuals and aircraft technical documentation
Experience supporting aircraft installation, modification, integration or testing activities
Knowledge of commercial and/or military aircraft electrical and avionics systems
Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Relevant qualification in Avionics, Electrical, Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline
Previous leadership, mentoring or technical governance experience would be advantageous
Why Praxis?
✈️ Work on complex aerospace programmes: Contribute to real aircraft modification, avionics and electrical engineering projects across civil and defence environments. 🚀 Develop your expertise: Expand your experience across design, installation, airworthiness and certification, with opportunities to progress towards CVE responsibilities. 🤝 Collaborate: Work alongside experienced aerospace engineers, technical specialists, customers and multidisciplinary project teams. 💡 Shape technical solutions: Take engineering requirements from concept through detailed design, certification, installation and testing. 🏢 Belong: Be part of a specialist engineering consultancy backed by the wider Morson Group, with opportunities to develop your technical career.
What's in it for you
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Full support and guidance towards chartership
Company funded professional memberships
Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Life assurance scheme
24/7 GP Access
Funded team socials and events
Mega-projects throughout the UK and internationally
Employee Assistance Plan
High street discount scheme
Enhanced company sick pay scheme
Mental Health Wellbeing app
Specsavers discount scheme
Morson Praxis is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive working environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals and make our employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and business needs, regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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