Hardware design engineer

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

We are currently looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join the team based in Birchwood Park, Warrington or Moor Row, Cumbria.

About the Role

We’re looking for an EC&I Hardware Designer to support the delivery of complex control and automation systems within the nuclear sector. This role focuses on the design and development of control system hardware, including enclosures, panels, and interface systems. You’ll work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, contributing to high-quality, safety-critical projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.

Why This Role?

• Work on safety-critical, high-integrity projects
• Be involved in end-to-end hardware design, not just drawing updates
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across electrical, control, and mechanical disciplines
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office days and working hours
• Opportunity to build experience within a highly regulated engineering environment

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop electrical enclosures, control panels, and interface systems
• Produce detailed AutoCAD drawings and design packages
• Develop and manage: General Assemblies, I/O schedules, Cable calculations and routing, Power load and heat calculations
• Support design reviews, site visits, and engineering assessments
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are delivered to a high standard
• Produce supporting documentation including test specifications, installation method Statements, inspection reports, testing of manufactured equipment to associated drawings and quality records

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong experience using AutoCAD for electrical design
• Experience delivering EC&I hardware design within engineering projects
• Experience designing control panels, MCCs, or electrical enclosures
• Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations and CDM Regulations
• Understanding of cable routing, panel layouts, and system integration
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a project team

Desirable:

• Experience with PLC / HMI / SCADA systems
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, defence, pharma)
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508)
• AutoCAD proficient
• Design new and retrofit control panels, Motor Control Centres, Power distributions, Data Racks, HMI panels and machine interfaces (pushbuttons, lamps, switches)
• Generate panel designs – internal/external GA’s, I/O Wiring, LV power distribution – for manufacture
• Can undertake design activities such as: Cable calcs / sizing, Fuse sizing, Load calcs, Power/Heat Calcs, Component selection / arrangement, Familiar with segregation (power/control), I/O interfacing / marshalling, Familiar/Certified BS 7671 Wiring Regs
• Carry out site inspections and surveys
• SL experience / nuclear industry experience desirable
• Sub-contractor manufacturing oversight
• Installation instructions / Method Statements
• Risk Assessments
• Degree/HNC (or equivalent experience) in Electrical / EC&I Engineering

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.