Senior Weapon Systems Electrical Integration Architect

Matchtech; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Hybrid working

Flexi-leave scheme

Family-friendly policy

Healthcare plan

Meals & parking

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect in Bristol, offering hybrid working. The role focuses on acting as the technical authority for electrical interfaces within a complex weapon system, coordinating with suppliers and internal engineering teams to meet system-level requirements and delivery milestones.

The candidate will translate system-level requirements into clear technical expectations, oversee verification and acceptance activities, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of systems engineering and complex system integration.
• Experience defining and managing system or equipment-level requirements.
• Background in electrical integration, power distribution, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience managing technical work packages or engaging with external suppliers.
• Knowledge of verification, validation, and certification processes.
• Experience producing technical documentation in controlled environments.
• Practical understanding of electrical systems, interfaces, wiring, and power architectures.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and equipment suppliers.
• Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity across subsystems and the overall system architecture.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Define, manage, and develop electrical requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Own and manage supplier Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, and supplier progress meetings.
• Monitor delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams including systems, software, mechanical and power engineering functions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues.
• Support decisions regarding equipment reuse, modification, or new design implementation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards, regulations, and certification requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Electrical integration

Supplier engagement

Verification & certification

Documentation

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect in Bristol, offering hybrid working. The role focuses on acting as the technical authority for electrical interfaces within a complex weapon system, coordinating with suppliers and internal engineering teams to meet system-level requirements and delivery milestones.

The candidate will translate system-level requirements into clear technical expectations, oversee verification and acceptance activities, and ensure compliance