Lead Electronic Systems Engineer (Defence)

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a Lead Electronic Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves engaging in critical technical discussions, specifying electrical requirements, and designing power architectures for missile systems. With a focus on safety and communication, you will play a vital role in the development stages of advanced defence technologies. Ideal for experienced engineers or those eager to grow, this position offers competitive hourly rates and opportunities to work with leading equipment suppliers. Join us to make a significant impact in the defence sector!

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical/electronic engineering with a focus on missile systems.
• Ability to specify electrical requirements and design power architectures.

Responsibilities

• Specify electrical requirements for missile subsystems and equipment.
• Design power architectures and ensure signal safety.

Skills

Electrical Requirements Specification

Interface Definitions

Power Architecture Design

Data Communication Architecture

Signal Safety

EMC Requirements

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Lead Electronic Systems Engineer (Defence)

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

This role is crucial for supporting the electrical/electronic technical aspects of missile system architecture and topology. You will specify and determine:

1. Electrical requirements for subsystems/equipment
2. Interface definitions and characteristics
3. Power architecture, including load budget and profiles
4. Data communication and processing architecture
5. Requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding, and screening
6. Signal safety, including routing of safety-related signals

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

We offer a rate of up to £60 per hour, OUTSIDE IR-35.

What we're looking for:

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