Weapon Systems Electrical Integration Architect (Hybrid)

Matchtech; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible/hybrid working

Hybrid working arrangements

Onsite facilities

Free parking

Career development

Job summary

Matchtech in Bristol is seeking a Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect to lead the integration of electrical equipment into a cutting-edge weapon system. You will translate system requirements into electrical expectations, driving supplier delivery and guiding the project from requirements definition through to system acceptance with hybrid onsite work.

The role requires strong experience in electrical interfaces, system integration and technical leadership within a regulated defence

Qualifications

• Experience within systems engineering, electrical integration, electrical architecture or equipment engineering.
• Strong understanding of complex system integration and requirements management.
• Background in defence, aerospace, marine, rail, automotive or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience working with external suppliers and technical delivery packages.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and equipment suppliers.
• Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity across complex subsystems and architectures.
• Support integration, verification, validation and acceptance activities.
• Define and manage electrical requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead supplier technical reviews and milestone meetings.
• Manage Statements of Work and oversee supplier performance against cost, quality and schedule objectives.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout development.
• Support key engineering decisions regarding equipment reuse, modification and new design.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations and certification requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering

Electrical integration

Electrical architecture

Supplier management

Verification & validation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Matchtech in Bristol is seeking a Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect to lead the integration of electrical equipment into a cutting-edge weapon system. You will translate system requirements into electrical expectations, driving supplier delivery and guiding the project from requirements definition through to system acceptance with hybrid onsite work.

The role requires strong experience in electrical interfaces, system integration and technical leadership within a regulated defence