Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect

Sector: Defence, Security & CNIReference: BH-20992Weapon System Electrical Integration ArchitectLocation: BristolSalary: 48,000 – 53,000 depending on experienceWorking pattern: Hybrid, typically 2–3 days per week onsiteSecurity: British Citizen or Dual UK National with British citizenshipThe Opportunity Are you an electrical or systems engineer looking to take ownership of electrical integration across a new complex, high-technology weapon system? A leading defence organisation I support is looking for a Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect to act as the technical authority for electrical interfaces between the wider system and its equipment. This is not a detailed circuit design role. Instead, you will own the bigger picture, bringing together electrical architecture, equipment integration, requirements, supplier delivery and system acceptance to ensure a coherent and compliant solution. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and external suppliers, translating system-level requirements into clear electrical expectations and ensuring equipment is delivered, verified and accepted.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and equipment suppliersEnsure electrical compatibility and integrity between subsystems, equipment and the overall system architectureDefine, manage and mature electrical requirements throughout the project lifecycleSupport system-level integration, verification and acceptance activitiesOwn Statements of Work and manage technical delivery packagesLead technical reviews, progress meetings and project milestone gatesMonitor supplier delivery against cost, schedule, performance and quality objectivesIdentify technical risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategiesWork collaboratively across systems, electrical, mechanical, software and power engineering disciplinesSupport decisions around equipment reuse, modification and new designEnsure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations and certification requirementsWhat We're Looking For You'll ideally bring:Strong systems engineering and system integration experience within complex productsExperience defining and managing requirements at system, subsystem or equipment levelA background in electrical integration, power distribution or electrical equipment designExperience working with external suppliers or managing technical delivery packagesUnderstanding of verification, validation and certification processesExperience producing technical documentation and working within configuration-controlled environmentsA practical understanding of electrical systems, including wiring, power and electrical interfacesExperience within defence, aerospace, maritime or another highly regulated engineering environment would be advantageousWhy Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across disciplines, engaging with suppliers and influencing technical direction rather than being focused solely on detailed design. You'll have the opportunity to take genuine ownership of electrical integration within a complex engineering programme and work at the point where systems engineering, electrical architecture and equipment delivery meet.As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to obtain the required security clearance. To qualify for this level of clearance, applicants must be British Citizens or Dual UK Nationals with British citizenship. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don’t hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability at that time.