Electrical CAD Technician
Electronics CAD Technician / Cable Assembly Draftsman (Permanent) - Autonomous UAV Manufacturer
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