Electrical Systems Architect

3 weeks ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Certain Advantage Full time

Leading Defence Organization is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect on a contract basis.

Hourly Rate: £60ph

Contract Duration: 12 Months initially with potential for extension.

Role Overview:

The Electrical Systems Engineer will play a pivotal role in the development of missile systems, contributing from the initial concept through to production and support. This position offers a unique opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their engineering expertise.


Key Responsibilities:


In this role, you will be accountable for the electrical architecture and specifications for missile systems and their launchers, with tasks including:

  1. Defining
  • system electrical specifications
  • interface definitions and characteristics among subsystems
  • power architecture, including budgeting and profiles
  • data communication and processing frameworks
  • requirements for electromagnetic compatibility, bonding, grounding, and shielding
  • signal safety, including routing of critical signals
  1. Assisting in testing and troubleshooting during compatibility assessments, risk mitigation, system validation, and integration
  2. Reviewing and drafting reports, guidelines, and processes
  3. Conducting design evaluations and analyses
  4. Adhering to defence and industry standards
  5. Participating in and supporting design evaluations


Alternatively, as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical or electronic components within a missile or launcher system, your responsibilities will include:

  1. Managing the development, qualification, and manufacturing of the equipment
  2. Owning the requirements for the equipment on behalf of the project
  3. Creating Statements of Work for the design authority
  4. Developing and updating plans detailing activities for the equipment
  5. Coordinating with internal and external design authorities to ensure timely delivery of hardware, software, and other deliverables
  6. Conducting regular progress reviews with the design authority
  7. Evaluating qualification verification evidence
  8. Tracking and resolving equipment non-compliance issues
  9. Supporting design evaluations



Required Skills and Experience:
Technical expertise required includes:

  • Electrical and electronic systems
  • Interface definitions
  • Familiarity with defence and industry standards
  • Degree in a relevant field
  • Systems engineering
  • Report writing

While experience in a defence-related context is preferred, candidates from other engineering sectors will also be considered. Additional experience in the following areas is advantageous but not mandatory:

  • Defence
  • Weapon systems
  • Power supply systems
  • Actuators
  • Data communication
  • Sensors
  • Electromagnetic compatibility
  • Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)
  • Model-Based Engineering (MBE)


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