Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect

MBDA UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension plan

Overtime paid

Flexi leave

Flexible working

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking an engineer to act as the technical authority for electrical interfaces between the weapon system and external equipment suppliers. You will ensure electrical design, performance and constraints align across subsystems while coordinating with Design Authorities.

You will apply systems engineering principles, manage requirements, and support integration, verification and acceptance across the project lifecycle in a challenging defence environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of systems engineering and system integration in complex products.
• Experience defining system, subsystem, or equipment level requirements.
• Background in electrical integration, power distribution, or equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and Equipment Design Authorities (internal and external suppliers).
• Define, manage, and mature electrical requirements across the project lifecycle.
• Own and manage Statements of Work (SOW) for equipment suppliers.
• Lead technical reviews and milestone gates with suppliers.
• Monitor delivery against cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements definition

Electrical integration

Supplier management

Power distribution

Education

BEng/MEng in Engineering

Tools

Configuration management

Job description

This role sits at the heart of the DragonFire programme, focusing on the integration of complex electrical equipment into a cutting edge weapon system.

Salary: £48,000 - £53,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity: You will act as the technical authority for electrical interfaces between the weapon system and its equipment, ensuring that electrical design, performance, and constraints are aligned across multiple suppliers and subsystems. Rather than detailed circuit design, this role is about owning the bigger picture. Bringing together electrical architecture, equipment integration, and supplier delivery to ensure a coherent, compliant, and high-performing system. You will work closely with internal teams and external equipment suppliers (Design Authorities), translating system-level requirements into clear electrical expectations and ensuring these are delivered, verified, and accepted. This is a varied, hands-on role that spans requirements definition, supplier engagement, integration activities, and system acceptance, ideal for engineers who enjoy working across disciplines and influencing technical direction.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and Equipment Design Authorities (internal and external suppliers)
• Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity between subsystems, equipment, and overall system architecture
• Support system-level integration, verification, and acceptance of equipment
• Define, manage, and mature electrical requirements across the project lifecycle
• Own and manage Statements of Work (SOW) for equipment suppliers
• Lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and milestone gates (PDR / CDR etc.) with suppliers
• Monitor and manage delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment (systems, mechanical, software, power, etc.)
• Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
• Make informed decisions on re-use vs. new design in line with programme constraints
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and certification requirements

What we are looking for from you:

• Strong understanding of systems engineering and system integration in complex products
• Experience working at system, subsystem, or equipment level requirements definition
• Background in electrical integration, power distribution, or equipment design (ideally in defence, aerospace, or maritime environments)
• Experience working with external suppliers or managing technical delivery packages
• Familiarity with verification, validation, and certification processes
• Experience writing technical documentation and working with configuration management tools
• Practical understanding of electrical systems (e.g. wiring, power, interfaces), even if not currently hands‑on

Our company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud of our award‑winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets.