Electrical Architect

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Architect/Engineer to contribute to a groundbreaking project in missile and launcher system development. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in electronic system design, particularly within the defence, aerospace, or automotive sectors. You will define electrical requirements, develop data communication architecture, and support testing and integration phases. Join a dynamic team and play a vital role in delivering innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a challenging yet rewarding position, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic equipment design, ideally in defence.
• Strong understanding of power architecture and EMC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define system electrical requirements and power architecture for missile systems.
• Support test and fault-finding activities throughout system integration.

Skills

Electronic System Design

Interface Definitions

Power Architecture

Data Communication

EMC Requirements

Systems Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Missile Systems

Weapon Systems

Model-Based Engineering (MBE)

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)

Actuators/Sensors

Job description

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Electrical Architect / Engineer
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
6 Month contract
Pay Rate: Negotiable

Security Clearance: SC

Work Pattern: Hybrid (Onsite 3 days per week, Mon-Fri)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Architect to join a cutting-edge project in missile and launcher system development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in electronic system design, particularly within defence, aerospace, or automotive industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and specify system electrical requirements, interface definitions, and power architecture for missile and launcher systems

Develop and maintain data communication and processing architecture, including EMC, bonding, grounding, and safety protocols

Support test and fault-finding activities throughout compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving, qualification, and integration

Review and author technical reports, guidelines, and processes

Conduct design assessments and analysis to ensure compliance with defence/industry standards

Act as Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment, managing the development, qualification, and manufacturing processes

Coordinate with internal and external design authorities to ensure on-time, on-budget, and quality delivery of equipment and systems

Proven experience in electronic equipment design (ideally in a defence or highly regulated industry)

Strong understanding of interface definitions, power architecture, data communication, and EMC requirements

Experience with systems engineering and writing technical reports

Background in missile systems, weapon systems, or automotive/aerospace industries is desirable

Familiarity with Model-Based Engineering (MBE), Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), and actuators/sensors would be a plus

Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and support design reviews and testing phases

Qualifications:

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related subject is preferred, but not essential

SC clearance or the ability to obtain it

Interested?

If you are interested and keen to find out more, please apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage. Ref #77973