Lead Electronic Systems Engineer (Defence)

Positiv Cohort Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Electronic Systems Engineer, where you'll support the electrical and electronic aspects of missile system architecture. This role offers a chance to engage in exciting projects, specifying electrical requirements and defining interfaces. Ideal for experienced engineers eager to develop their skills, you will contribute to the innovative future of missile technology while collaborating with suppliers and participating in testing activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of defence technology.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related field required.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Specify electrical requirements and define interfaces for missile systems.
• Design power architectures and ensure signal safety.

Skills

Electrical requirements specification

Power architecture design

Signal safety

Data communication architecture

EMC requirements

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Equivalent qualification in a related field

Job description

Lead Electronic Systems Engineer (Defence)

We are seeking skilled professionals to support the electrical and electronic aspects of missile system architecture. Your responsibilities will include specifying electrical requirements, defining interfaces, designing power architectures, and ensuring signal safety.

You will play a key role in one of our exciting new projects, supporting the electrical and electronic technical aspects of the system architecture and topology of a missile. Your tasks will include specifying and determining:

• Electrical requirements for subsystems and equipment
• Interface definitions and characteristics
• Power architecture, including load budgets and profiles
• Data communication and processing architecture
• Requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding, and screening
• Signal safety, including routing of safety-related signals

This role is ideal for experienced engineers or those eager to develop their engineering skills. Join our dynamic team to engage in technical discussions with equipment suppliers, participate in testing activities, and contribute to various stages of missile development.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an innovative team shaping the future of missile technology.

What we're looking for from you:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in electrical/electronic engineering or a related field
• Previous experience in a similar role
• SC Clearance
• British National

Rate: up to £60 per hour, OUTSIDE IR-35