At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage electrical systems for cutting-edge missile technology.
- Company: Join a world-class defence organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and long-term contract opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in a related field and experience in electrical systems engineering.
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.
Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.
Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. Its 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)
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As a leading Defence Organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements, competitive hourly rates, and opportunities for professional growth within the exciting field of missile development. Join us in Bristol, Stevenage, or Bolton, where you can contribute to cutting-edge projects while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and career advancement.
