Electrical Electronic Architect/Systems Engineer

Our client are seeking a contractor for an Electrical/Electronic Engineer Architect position, this would need to be oniste 3 days per week, preferably based from Stevenage, Hertfordshire but possibly Bristol or Bolton locations could be conisdered.Overview of department:Missile Architecture - Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service. It's an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience.Responsibilities:You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including:a) Specifying/determining: system electrical requirementsinterface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipmentpower architecture, including power budget and power profilesdata communication and processing architecturerequirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screeningsignal safety, including routing of safety related signals b) Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integrationc) Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processesd) Design assessments and analysise) Working to defence/industry standardsf) Attending and supporting design reviewsAlternatively, acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment(s) that are part of a missile or launcher system you will:a) Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufactureb) Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s)c) Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s)d) Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s)e) Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality and performancef) Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s)g) Review qualification verification evidenceh) Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliancesi) Attend and support design reviewsKey Skills / Proven ability required:Technical experience required: electrical/electronicsinterface definitionsknowledge of defence/industry standards, etc.degree level qualification in a related subjectsystems engineeringwriting reports Ideally this would be within a defence related background, however within other engineering industries will also be considered.These other areas are also of interest but not essential: defenceweapon systemspower suppliesactuatorsdata communicationsensorsEMCHealth Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)Model Based Engineering (MBE)JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-07