Electrical Systems Engineer

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Bedford, commutable from: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Kettering, Luton, Stevenage 6 Months Contract Competitive Hourly Rate, Office Based Monday to Friday Are you an…

Pay rate £30/hour (overtime to £60)
Contract type Contract
Posted 29 October 2026

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Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Bedford, commutable from: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Kettering, Luton, Stevenage

6 Months Contract

Competitive Hourly Rate, Office Based Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for your next immediately available contract role? This is an excellent opportunity to join a unique engineering organisation, taking on a key role in the development and maintenance of world-class aerodynamic testing facilities.

On offer is an autonomous position where you will play a key role in the design, maintenance and continuous improvement of complex electrical systems, supporting the ongoing operation and future development of this unique industrial site.

This company operates one of the only facilities in the world specialising in its niche field. They are now looking for a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to join the team on a contract basis for an initial 6 months.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include maintaining and upgrading legacy electrical systems, delivering new engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, investigating plant performance, troubleshooting operational issues and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, have industrial experience working with complex plant or machinery and possess a strong understanding of electrical systems. Experience with control systems, PLCs or electronics would be advantageous. Due to the nature of the business, candidates must hold a British Passport and be able to pass Security Clearance.

The Role:

Electrical systems engineering within a complex industrial environment
Designing, maintaining and upgrading plant and facility electrical systems
Delivering projects from requirements through to commissioning
Monday to Friday, site-based role
The Person:

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar
Industrial electrical engineering experience
Knowledge of electrical system design and industrial machinery
Experience with PLCs, control systems or electronics desirable
Comfortable taking ownership of engineering projects and working hands-on when required
Must hold a British Passport and be able to pass Security Clearance
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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