Posted 23 July, 2026
Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect
Certain Advantage
Westhoughton, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
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.Missile Electronic Architect Job Description: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/determiningsystem electrical requirementsinterface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipmentpower architecture, including power budget and power profilesdata communication and processingarchitecturerequirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screeningsignal safety, including routing of safety related signalsSupporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integrationReviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processesDesign assessments and analysisWorking to defence/industry standardsAttending and supporting design reviewsAlternatively, 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 manufactureOwn 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 performanceHold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s)Review qualification verification evidenceTrack and find resolution to equipment non-compliancesAttend and support design reviewsSkillset/experience required:Technical experience required:electrical/electronicsinterface definitionsknowledge of defence/industry standards, etc.degree level qualification in a related subjectsystems engineeringwriting reportsIdeally 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:defenceweapon systemspower suppliesactuatorsdata communicationsensorsEMCHealth Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)Model Based Engineering (MBE)TPBN1_UKTJ
