Electrical CAD Engineer

Location: Oakdale Business Park, Blackwood, United Kingdom Date Posted: Jul 16, 2026 Category: Engineering Job Type: Contractor As an Electrical CAD Design Engineer (Contractor), you will contribute to the Design Team of the SV Programme and Wheeled vehicles. You will contribute with a holistic approach to design engineering, taking into account factors such as safety, cost and ease of manufacture. Responsibilities Produce design solutions including concepts, packaging and platform installation design Integrity of the design solution, including safety Supporting the design process during the project lifecycle CAD Alignment to BOM at Platform Level Embodiment of Engineering Design Changes Ensure the installation design solutions fulfil the vehicle requirements Preparation of material for internal and external design reviews Effectively communicate design options & constraints to the Lead Engineer Qualifications Proficient user of Pro Engineer Wildfire4/Creo/Creo 3 Proficient user of Windchill PDMLink Design and development of mechanical components and systems BoM management and maintenance Experience of working within a defence orientated industry (desirable) Knowledge of standards relating to defence work e.g. Defence Standards (desirable) General Dynamics Land Systems aims to be as flexible as possible so this role could either be based working from home, with a requirement for occasional travel to our site; or based within our offices in South Wales depending upon your preference. General Dynamics Land Systems utilizes HMRC’s CEST IR35 Status Review . The requirements of this contract have been evaluated as Inside IR35 – Prior to the engagement start you will need to complete a status questionnaire in order to receive the finalised status determination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an e‑mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr General Dynamics Land Systems UK