System Architect - Electrical

Electus Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a System Architect to shape the electrical architecture of next-generation defence systems. This role involves guiding MBSE activities, managing requirements, and ensuring integration across multi-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate will have significant responsibility in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

Training and development opportunities

Access to world-class facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Strong understanding of system function and performance trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Lead MBSE work for coherent electrical architecture.
• Translate system-level requirements into specifications.
• Manage interface control documents and system integration.

Skills

Systems Architecture

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Requirements Capture

Tools

DOORS

Job description

System Architect – Electrical
Stevenage | Hybrid working
£40,000 – £50,000 + benefits | Permanent
SC Clearance required

Shape the Electrical Architecture of Tomorrow’s Defence Systems
Are you aSystems Architect,Systems Engineer, orElectrical Engineerwith an interest in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)? This is your opportunity to take a lead role in shaping the electrical systems architecture of next-generation defence technology.
We're looking for someone to guide MBSE activities within a multi-disciplinary Electrical Architecture team, ensuring coherence and integration across complex systems and sub-systems. Whether you come from a broad systems background or are more specialised in electronics, this role will give you the platform to grow and influence cutting-edge product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead MBSE work to ensure consistent, coherent electrical architecture across product development.
• Translate system-level requirements into sub-system specifications and interface definitions.
• Manage interface control documents (ICDs) and system integration.
• Develop and maintain electrical architecture models using MBSE tools.
• Support verification, analysis, and evidence gathering throughout the development lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across hardware, software, firmware, RF, and safety domains.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience inSystems Architecture,Systems Engineering, orElectrical Engineering.
• Familiarity withModel-Based Systems Engineering(MBSE).
• Experience withrequirements capture, decomposition, and management(e.g., using DOORS).
• Strong understanding of system function and performance trade-offs.
• Ability to think holistically across disciplines and manage technical risks.
• Experience across thefull engineering lifecycleis highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonal.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Training and development to grow your MBSE or architecture expertise
• Career progression in a growing Electrical Architecture team
• Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment
• Access to world-class facilities

Ready to lead in systems architecture and electrical integration?
Whether you're a systems thinker or an electronics expert with a passion for architecture and design, this role offers the chance to make your mark on high-profile defence programmes.
Apply now or contactNeil Tovey at Electus Recruitmentfor a confidential chat.

Keywords:
System Architect, Electrical Architect, Systems Engineer, Requirements Engineer, MBSE, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Electrical Architecture, Defence Engineering, Electronics, DOORS, ICD, System Design, Systems Integration, Verification and Validation, Technical Leadership, Systems Thinking, SC Clearance, Weapon Systems, Missile Systems, Complex Systems Engineering

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this
criteria may also be required to undergo security clearance vetting to SC level.

This is a permanent position.