At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the integration of complex electrical systems in cutting-edge weapon technology.
- Company: Join MBDA, a leading defence organisation committed to protecting freedom.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working, and excellent healthcare options.
- Other info: Dynamic hybrid working environment with strong career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while working with innovative technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in systems engineering and electrical integration is essential.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 53000 £ per year.
This role sits at the heart of the DragonFire programme, focusing on the integration of complex electrical equipment into a cutting-edge weapon system.
Salary: £48,000 - £53,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
What we can offer you:
- Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
- Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
- Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
- Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.
The opportunity:
You will act as the technical authority for electrical interfaces between the weapon system and its equipment, ensuring that electrical design, performance, and constraints are aligned across multiple suppliers and subsystems. This role is about owning the bigger picture, bringing together electrical architecture, equipment integration, and supplier delivery to ensure a coherent, compliant, and high-performing system.
You will work closely with internal teams and external equipment suppliers (Design Authorities), translating system-level requirements into clear electrical expectations and ensuring these are delivered, verified, and accepted. This is a varied, hands-on role that spans requirements definition, supplier engagement, integration activities, and system acceptance, ideal for engineers who enjoy working across disciplines and influencing technical direction.
As an Electrical Integration Architect, your main responsibilities will be:
- Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and Equipment Design Authorities (internal and external suppliers)
- Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity between subsystems, equipment, and overall system architecture
- Support system-level integration, verification, and acceptance of equipment
- Define, manage, and mature electrical requirements across the project lifecycle
- Own and manage Statements of Work (SOW) for equipment suppliers
- Lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and milestone gates (PDR / CDR etc.) with suppliers
- Monitor and manage delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment (systems, mechanical, software, power, etc.)
- Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
- Make informed decisions on re-use vs. new design in line with programme constraints
- Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and certification requirements
What we are looking for from you:
- Strong understanding of systems engineering and system integration in complex products
- Experience working at system, subsystem, or equipment level requirements definition
- Background in electrical integration, power distribution, or equipment design (ideally in defence, aerospace, or maritime environments)
- Experience working with external suppliers or managing technical delivery packages
- Familiarity with verification, validation, and certification processes
- Experience writing technical documentation and working with configuration management tools
- Practical understanding of electrical systems (e.g. wiring, power, interfaces), even if not currently hands-on
Our company: MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
