Electrical/Electronic Architect

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical/Electronic Architect for a long-term contract role. This position involves specifying electrical architecture and requirements for missile systems, ensuring compliance with defence standards, and managing equipment development. You will play a crucial role in the missile development process, from concept studies to production support. If you have a passion for electrical engineering and want to contribute to cutting-edge missile technology, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical architecture for missile systems.
• Knowledge of defence/industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Specify system electrical requirements and interfaces.
• Support test and fault-finding activities.
• Project manage electrical/electronic equipment.

Skills

Electrical Architecture

System Requirements Analysis

Power Architecture

Data Communication

EMC Requirements

Signal Safety

Design Reviews

Job description

Job Description

An Electrical/Electronic Architect is required for a long-term contract role based out of Stevenage, Bristol, or Bolton.

Overview of department:
Missile Architecture - Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from early concept studies to series production and in-service support.

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems, including:

1. Specifying/determining:
   • System electrical requirements
   • Interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment
   • Power architecture, including power budget and power profiles
   • Data communication and processing architecture
   • Requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding, and screening
   • Signal safety, including routing of safety-related signals
2. Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification, and integration.
3. Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines, and processes.
4. Design assessments and analysis.
5. Working to defence/industry standards.
6. Attending and supporting design reviews.

Alternatively, acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment(s) that are part of a missile or launcher system, you will:

1. Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification, and manufacture.
2. Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s).
3. Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s).
4. Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s).
5. Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software, and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality, and performance.
6. Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s).
7. Review qualification verification evidence.
8. Track and resolve equipment non-compliances.
9. Attend and support design reviews.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provides a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

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