At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage electrical systems for cutting-edge missile technology.
- Company: World-class defence organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and long-term contract opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful defence projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in electrical systems required.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 85 £ per hour.
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office. This role will be a hybrid position 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.
Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.
Missile Electronic Architect Job Description: Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. 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:
- Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment
- Power architecture, including power budget and power profiles
- Data communication and processing architecture requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening
- Signal safety, including routing of safety related signals
- Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integration
- Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processes
- Design assessments and analysis
- Working to defence/industry standards
- Attending and supporting design reviews
- Alternatively, acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment(s) that are part of a missile or launcher system you will:
- Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufacture
- Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s)
- Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s)
- Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s)
- Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality and performance
- Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s)
- Review qualification verification evidence
- Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliances
- Attend and support design reviews
Skillset/experience required:
- Technical experience required:
- Electrical/electronics interface definitions
- Knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc.
- Degree level qualification in a related subject
- Systems engineering
- Writing reports
- Ideally this would be within a defence related background, however, experience within other engineering industries will also be considered.
- Experience within these other areas are also of interest but not essential:
- Defence weapon systems
- Power supplies
- Actuators
- Data communication
- Sensors
- EMC
- Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)
- Model Based Engineering (MBE)
Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect in Edinburgh employer: Certain Advantage
As a leading organisation in the defence sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, our Bristol, Stevenage, and Bolton offices offer a dynamic environment where engineers can contribute to cutting-edge missile technology while enjoying competitive remuneration and long-term contract stability.
