Defence Interconnect & Cable Architect — Lead & Mentor

Expleo; Queen's Island; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

ExpleoAcademy

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Expleo Belfast is seeking an experienced Interconnect and Cable Architect to lead the design of interconnect and cabling solutions for cutting‑edge defence products. You will mentor colleagues and guide the team through the full product lifecycle, from requirements capture to verification.

The role requires strong trade studies, modelling and simulation to optimise architectures, with a preference for aerospace or military experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Post-graduate experience in cable/interconnect design is desirable.
• Experience mentoring and coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of interconnect and cabling architectures.
• Design cable assemblies meeting electrical constraints (current, screening, signals, volt drop, EMC, environment).
• Lead connector selection and evaluation activities.
• Create cable schematics and drawings.
• Support integration and testing of cable assemblies.
• Develop cable specifications, verification and development plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Contribute to bid and estimating activities.

Skills

LVD/EMC understanding

Effective communicator

Self-motivated leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Interconnect design tools

Cable design tools

Job description

Expleo Belfast is seeking an experienced Interconnect and Cable Architect to lead the design of interconnect and cabling solutions for cutting‑edge defence products. You will mentor colleagues and guide the team through the full product lifecycle, from requirements capture to verification.

The role requires strong trade studies, modelling and simulation to optimise architectures, with a preference for aerospace or military experience.