Electrical/Electronic Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical/Electronic Engineer to contribute to missile development projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of missile architecture, from initial concept studies to production support. You will be responsible for defining system electrical requirements and managing the development of associated equipment. With a hybrid work pattern and competitive pay rates, this position is perfect for engineers looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in the defence sector.

Qualifications

• Technical experience in electrical/electronics and interface definitions.
• Degree level qualification in a related subject is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical architecture and requirements for missiles.
• Project managing equipment during development, qualification, and manufacture.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Report Writing

Interface Definitions

Defence/Industry Standards

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Electrical/Electronic Engineer - Architect

JOB LOCATION: Stevenage (Bristol/Bolton can be an option)

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL - SC Start (can look at BPSS once cleared)

DURATION: 6 months + Minimum

WORK PATTERN: Hybrid - 3 days Onsite

PAY RATE: £60 - £85 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 (for the right candidates, not all profiles/all levels at the higher end)

Our Client will Accept Dual too

Overview:

Missile Architecture - Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from early concept studies to series production and in-service support within MBDA. It's an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience.

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
2. Power architecture, including power budget and power profiles
3. Data communication and processing architecture
4. Requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding, and screening
5. Signal safety, including routing of safety-related signals

Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification, and integration.

Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines, and processes.

Design assessments and analysis.

Working to defence/industry standards.

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, responsibilities include:

1. Project managing the equipment(s) during development, qualification, and manufacture
2. Owning the requirements for the equipment(s)
3. Producing Statements of Work for the design authority
4. Creating and updating activity plans
5. Managing internal & external design authorities for delivery of hardware, software, and deliverables
6. Holding progress reviews
7. Reviewing qualification verification evidence
8. Tracking and resolving equipment non-compliances
9. Supporting design reviews

Skillset/Experience required:

• Technical experience in electrical/electronics, interface definitions, defence/industry standards
• Degree level qualification in a related subject
• Systems engineering
• Report writing

Experience within defence-related backgrounds is preferred but not essential. Other engineering industries' experience will also be considered. Additional areas of interest include:

• Defence
• Weapon systems
• Power supplies
• Actuators
• Data communication
• Sensors
• EMC
• Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)
• Model Based Engineering (MBE)