Electronic Architect

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier, is looking for an Electronic Architect to join them on a contract basis.

Electronic, Design, Aerospace, Defence

Electronics Design

Role Details:

• Applicants must be eligible to obtain full SC Clearance due to the nature of the role.
• 6-month initial contract, with the possibility of extension.
• Location:
  
  Stevenage, with hybrid working options (possible to be based out of Bristol or Bolton).

You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems, including:

• Specifying and determining system electrical requirements
• Interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment
• Power architecture, including power budget and 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) during development, qualification, and manufacture
• Own the requirements for the equipment(s) on behalf of the project
• Produce Statements of Work for the design authority for the equipment(s)
• Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s)
• Manage internal and external design authorities to deliver hardware, software, and deliverables on schedule, within budget, and to quality and performance standards
• Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority
• Track and resolve equipment non-compliances
• Attend and support design reviews

• Electrical/electronics knowledge
• Understanding of defence/industry standards
• Degree-level qualification in a related subject
• Experience in report writing

Experience with in a defence-related background is preferred, but experience in other engineering industries will also be considered. Additional areas of experience are of interest but not essential.

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