At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage electrical systems for cutting-edge missile development projects.
- Company: World-class defence organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting career path with potential for advancement in the defence sector.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful defence technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in electrical engineering and experience in systems engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
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 company’s Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office. This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote. 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
- Specifying/determining system electrical requirements, interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment, power architecture including power budget and models, 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.
Equipment Manager (RMO) Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- Electrical/electronics knowledge.
- Interface definitions expertise.
- Knowledge of defence/industry standards.
- Degree level qualification in a related subject.
- Experience in systems engineering.
- Experience in writing reports.
Desired Experience (not essential)
- Defence.
- Weapon systems.
- Power supplies.
- Actuators.
- Data communication.
- Sensors.
- EMC.
- Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS).
- Model Based Engineering (MBE).
Remote Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect in Oxford employer: Certain Advantage
As a leading Defence Organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth. With flexible hybrid working arrangements from our Bristol, Stevenage, or Bolton offices, employees benefit from a collaborative environment where they can contribute to cutting-edge missile development while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to employee development ensures that you will have ample opportunities to enhance your engineering skills and advance your career in a meaningful way.
