Electrical Architect / Electrical Systems Engineer
1 month ago
Stevenage
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. TPBN1_UKTJ