Lead Electronic Systems Engineer (Defence)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is looking for a Lead Electronic Systems Engineer. In this role, you will support missile system architecture through electrical and electronic expertise. Responsibilities include defining electrical requirements, designing power architectures, and ensuring signal safety. Ideal candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering and relevant experience, with SC Clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• SC Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Specify electrical requirements for subsystems.
• Design power architectures and ensure signal safety.
• Define interfaces and characteristics.

Skills

Electrical Requirements

Signal Safety

Data Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Lead Electronic Systems Engineer (Defence)

The opportunity:

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

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

1. Electrical requirements for subsystems and equipment
2. Interface definitions and characteristics
3. Power architecture, load budgets, 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 role is ideal for experienced engineers or those eager to develop their skills. Join our team to engage in technical discussions, participate in testing, and contribute to missile development.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or related field
• Experience in a similar role
• SC Clearance
• British National

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