Electrical Architect

Summary: The role of Electrical Architect involves leading the design and specification of electrical systems for missile and launcher projects within a hybrid work environment. Candidates should possess a strong background in electronic system design, particularly in defence, aerospace, or automotive sectors. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adherence to industry standards. Security clearance is necessary for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and specify system electrical requirements, interface definitions, and power architecture for missile and launcher systems
• Develop and maintain data communication and processing architecture, including EMC, bonding, grounding, and safety protocols
• Support test and fault-finding activities throughout compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving, qualification, and integration
• Review and author technical reports, guidelines, and processes
• Conduct design assessments and analysis to ensure compliance with defence/industry standards
• Act as Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment, managing the development, qualification, and manufacturing processes
• Coordinate with internal and external design authorities to ensure on-time, on-budget, and quality delivery of equipment and systems

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in electronic equipment design (ideally in a defence or highly regulated industry)
• Strong understanding of interface definitions, power architecture, data communication, and EMC requirements
• Experience with systems engineering and writing technical reports
• Background in missile systems, weapon systems, or automotive/aerospace industries is desirable
• Familiarity with Model-Based Engineering (MBE), Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), and actuators/sensors would be a plus
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and support design reviews and testing phases

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Stevenage

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT