Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect

Certain Advantage

Stevenage

On-site

GBP 82,656 - 117,096

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer/Architect for a 12-month contract based in the UK. The hybrid role allows for 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work. Responsibilities include defining electrical architecture for missile systems and managing equipment during development. Candidates should have a degree and technical experience in electrical systems with knowledge of defence standards preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your engineering career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

Experience in electrical/electronics and systems engineering.
Familiarity with interface definitions and writing reports.
Knowledge of defence/industry standards is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the electrical architecture for missiles.
Specifying system electrical requirements and interface definitions.
Supporting test and fault-finding activities.

Skills

Electrical/electronics

Interface definitions

Knowledge of defence/industry standards

Systems engineering

Writing reports

Education

Degree level qualification in a related subject

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office. This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.

Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.

Missile Electronic Architect Job Description

Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. 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 with duties including:

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
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

Equipment Manager (RMO) Role

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

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

Skillset / Experience Required

Technical experience required: