Electronic Architect

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £60 per hour + In IR35 (PAYE available)
Reference 712-1_1705501768
Duration 0-12 months

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence and are looking for an experienced Electronic Architect to work on all aspects of missile development. This will include early concept studies, series production, and in-service support. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to enhance their engineering experience, and a contract extension or a permanent position is possible. This role has a hybrid work-frame and onsite work blend.

As an Electronic Architect, your responsibility will be to create the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and their associated launcher systems.

What we're looking for:

HND or Degree in a related subject desirable (or an equivalent qualification), with an Electronics proclivity, including obtained significant experience in the following areas of Systems Engineering and relevant:

Technical experience required:

  • Electrical/electronics
  • Interface definitions
  • Knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc.
  • Degree-level qualification in a related subject
  • Systems engineering
  • Writing reports

Experience in defence-related or other engineering industries considered.

  • Defence
  • Weapon systems
  • Power supplies
  • Actuators
  • Data communication
  • Sensors
  • EMC
  • Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)
  • Model-Based Engineering (MBE)

What you'll get to do as an Electronic Architect:

The role involves determining electrical requirements, designing power and data communication architecture, ensuring electromagnetic compatibility and system safety. Other responsibilities include writing reports, conducting design assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting design reviews.

Alternatively, you can act as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment that is part of a missile or launcher system.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.