Electrical Architect / Electrical Systems Engineer
Location: Stevenage (Bristol/Bolton can be an option) (3 days onsite, 2 days from home)
Contract Length: 6 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: £61.16 p/h PAYE (£70.051p/h inc. holiday rate) OR £80 p/h Umbrella
We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Architect / Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development of complex, safety-critical systems. This role spans the full engineering lifecycle, from early concept and requirements definition through to qualification, production, and in-service support.
The position is well suited to an engineer looking to broaden their systems-level experience, combining technical authority with cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Architecture & Systems Engineering
You will be responsible for defining and owning the electrical architecture and requirements for complex platforms and/or associated launch or deployment systems.
Key activities include:
Defining system-level electrical requirements
Specifying and managing interfaces between subsystems and equipment
Developing power architectures, including power budgets and power profiles
Defining data communication and processing architectures
Establishing requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding, and screening
Ensuring signal safety, including routing of safety-critical signals
Performing design assessments, trade studies, and technical analysis
Authoring and reviewing technical reports, guidelines, and processes
Supporting integration, test, fault-finding, and qualification activities
Working in accordance with relevant defence and industry standards
Attending and contributing to technical and design reviews
Equipment Management (Alternative or Combined Responsibility)
Depending on project needs, you may act as the Responsible Equipment Manager (REM) for specific electrical or electronic equipment. Responsibilities include:
Managing equipment development, qualification, and manufacture on behalf of the project
Owning and controlling equipment requirements
Producing Statements of Work for internal or external design authorities
Creating and maintaining delivery and activity plans
Managing design authorities to ensure delivery to cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets
Conducting regular progress and technical reviews
Reviewing qualification and verification evidence
Tracking, managing, and resolving non-compliances
Supporting formal design and programme reviews
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
Strong background in electrical and/or electronic engineering
Experience defining system and equipment interfaces
Understanding of engineering standards and regulated environments
Systems engineering experience
Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation and reports
Degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline
Desirable (Not Essential)
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
Defence or other safety-critical industries
Complex system or weapon system development
Power supplies and power distribution
Actuation systems
Data communications and networking
Sensors and signal processing
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)
Model-Based Engineering (MBE)
Candidate Profile
This role would suit a motivated engineer who enjoys working at system level, engaging with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the delivery of complex engineering solutions.
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