Electrical CAD Technician

Electrical CAD Technician

(Permanent)

A pioneering UK aerospace business developing and operating large autonomous fixed‑wing UAV platforms for logistics, humanitarian and defence missions is hiring an Electronics CAD Technician / Cable Assembly Draftsman on a permanent basis.

This is a documentation-led role focused on producing the controlled electrical and cable/harness drawing packs that enable reliable, repeatable manufacture across a growing fleet and next‑generation programmes.

The role

Working closely with electrical, mechanical and manufacturing engineers, you'll use SolidWorks Electrical (and where required, 2D/3D support for routing/integration) to create and maintain:

Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams and interconnection drawings

Cable, loom and wire-harness assembly drawings (wire IDs, lengths, routing, shielding, breakouts, connector/termination detail)

Connector pinouts, cable schedules, wire/from-to lists and BOMs

Manufacturing drawing packs and build/inspect/test/installation documentation

CAD libraries for symbols, connectors, cable types and standard components

You'll apply drawing standards, naming conventions and revision control, reviewing packs for completeness and manufacturability before release, and supporting build teams by resolving drawing queries and incorporating practical feedback.

Key responsibilities

Produce and maintain controlled electrical and harness documentation in SolidWorks Electrical

Create detailed cable assembly drawings including routing, shielding, strain relief and labelling requirements

Maintain accurate schedules (pinouts, cable lists, wire lists, BOMs) and ensure part numbers/revisions are correct

Support prototype builds, investigations and engineering change requests (ECR/ECN)

Liaise across engineering, purchasing, quality and manufacturing to support the full product lifecycle

Maintain configuration-controlled records in document management / PDM systems

Essential skills & experience

Demonstrable background producing electrical CAD drawings / wiring documentation / cable-harness documentation

Competence with SolidWorks Electrical (or comparable electrical CAD tools)

Strong grasp of schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, cable schedules and BOM structures

Practical understanding of cable/harness build: crimps/contacts, connector systems, wire gauge, shielding, sleeving, heat shrink, strain relief and labelling

High attention to detail (pin numbering, wire IDs, part numbers, revision control, cross-references)

Comfortable working with engineering drawing standards and document-release processes

Confident communicator with engineers and production/cable assembly technicians

Strong Excel skills (schedules/BOM management)

Desirable

SolidWorks 3D / SolidWorks Electrical 3D (routed harness design)

Experience in regulated sectors (aerospace/defence/automotive/industrial/robotics/medical etc.)

Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001)

Experience with PLM/PDM/ERP or controlled document systems

Understanding of continuity/IR testing, inspection requirements, EMC/grounding/bonding/shielding and cable segregation

Personal attributes

Methodical, accurate, quality-focused

Comfortable managing multiple drawing packs and change control

Practical mindset-cares about "buildable" documentation

Can work independently, escalating technical queries appropriately