Overview
Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It's an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience.
Responsibilities
* Specifying/determining system electrical requirements
* Interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment
* Power architecture, including power budget and power profiles
* Data communication and processing architecture
* Requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening
* Signal safety, including routing of safety related signals
* Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integration
* Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processes
* Design assessments and analysis
* Working to defence/industry standards
* Attending and supporting design reviews
* Alternatively, acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment(s) that are part of a missile or launcher system
* Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufacture
* Own 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 performance
* Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s)
* Review qualification verification evidence
* Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliances
* Attend and support design reviews
Qualifications
* Electrical/electronics interface definitions
* Knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc.
* Degree level qualification in a related subject
* Systems engineering
* Writing reports
* Ideally 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:
* defence
* weapon systems
* power supplies
* actuators
* data communication
* sensors
* EMC
* Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)
* Model Based Engineering (MBE)
Details
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.
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