Our client has an opportunity for an electrical Architect to join them on a contract basis for 6 months initially. You will be responsible for the missile development from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support.

Role: Electrical/Electronic Architect
Location: Stevenage - mostly onsite
Clearance: SC required to start
Hourly Rate: Up to £60 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

What you'll be doing:
You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including:

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 you will:

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
Requirements:
Technical experience required:

electrical/electronics
interface definitions
knowledge of defence industry standards, etc.
degree level qualification in a related subject
systems engineering
writing 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:

defence
weapon systems
power supplies
actuators
data communication
sensors
EMC
Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)
Model Based Engineering (MBE)

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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