Electrical Integration Architect – Defence System (Hybrid)

MBDA S.A.S.; Bagstone; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension plan

Overtime opportunities

Flexi leave

Flexible working

Parental leave enhancements

Site facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA S.A.S. in the United Kingdom seeks an Electrical Integration Architect for the DragonFire programme.

You will act as the technical authority for electrical interfaces between the weapon system and its equipment, translating system requirements into clear electrical expectations and ensuring these are delivered, verified and accepted. This hands-on role spans requirements definition, supplier engagement, integration activities, and system acceptance, ideal for engineers who enjoy working

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of systems engineering and system integration in complex products.
• Experience defining requirements at system/subsystem/equipment level.
• Background in electrical integration, power distribution, or equipment design (defence/aerospace/maritime).
• Experience working with external suppliers or managing technical delivery packages.
• Familiarity with verification, validation, and certification processes.
• Experience writing technical documentation and working with configuration management tools.
• Practical understanding of electrical systems (wiring, power, interfaces).

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and Equipment Design Authorities.
• Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity between subsystems, equipment, and overall system architecture.
• Support system-level integration, verification, and acceptance of equipment.
• Define, manage, and mature electrical requirements across the project lifecycle.
• Own and manage Statements of Work (SOW) for equipment suppliers.
• Lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and milestone gates (PDR/CDR).
• Monitor delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Identify and manage technical risks with mitigation strategies.
• Make informed decisions on reuse vs. new design within programme constraints.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards, regulations, and certification requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements definition

Electrical integration

Power distribution

Supplier management

Verification & certification

Electrical systems knowledge

Tools

Configuration management tools

Job description

MBDA S.A.S. in the United Kingdom seeks an Electrical Integration Architect for the DragonFire programme.

You will act as the technical authority for electrical interfaces between the weapon system and its equipment, translating system requirements into clear electrical expectations and ensuring these are delivered, verified and accepted. This hands-on role spans requirements definition, supplier engagement, integration activities, and system acceptance, ideal for engineers who enjoy working