MBDA
defence
WeaponSystemElectricalIntegrationArchitect
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“Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect at MBDA. Skills: Weapon System Electrical Integration, Electrical Architecture, Equipment Integration, Supplier Management, Systems Engineering, Requirements Definition, Verification and Validation. Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and Equipment Design Authorities (internal and external suppliers). Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity between subsystems, equipment, and overall system architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring that electrical design, performance, and constraints are aligned across multiple suppliers and subsystems; ensure a coherent, compliant, and high-performing system; ensuring these are delivered, verified, and accepted; Monitor and manage delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets
Industry & Context.
Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply., HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
understanding of systems engineering and system integration in complex products, Experience working at system, subsystem, or equipment level requirements definition, Background in electrical integration, power distribution, or equipment design (ideally in defence, aerospace, or maritime environments), Experience working with external suppliers or managing technical delivery packages, Familiarity with verification, validation, and certification processes, Ability to confidently present technical information and influence engineering decisions, Experience writing technical documentation and working with configuration management tools, Practical understanding of electrical systems (e. g. wiring, power, interfaces), even if not currently hands-on
What You'll Do.
Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and Equipment Design Authorities (internal and external suppliers), Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity between subsystems, equipment, and overall system architecture, Support system-level integration, verification, and acceptance of equipment, Define, manage, and mature electrical requirements across the project lifecycle, Own and manage Statements of Work (SOW) for equipment suppliers, Lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and milestone gates (PDR / CDR etc.
) with suppliers, Monitor and manage delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets, Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place, Make informed decisions on re-use vs.
new design in line with programme constraints, Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and certification requirements.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment (systems, mechanical, software, power, etc.); Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and Equipment Design Authorities (internal and external suppliers); Lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and milestone gates (PDR / CDR etc. ) with suppliers
Communication Scope
confidently present technical information
Process & Methodology
Own and manage Statements of Work (SOW) for equipment suppliers, Monitor and manage delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets, Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
Full Job Description
**Salary** : Circa £ _48,000-£53,000_ depending on experience **Dynamic (hybrid) working** : 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification **Security Clearance** : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. **What we can offer you:** * **Company bonus** : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) * **Pension** : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% * **Overtime:** opportunity for paid overtime * **Flexi Leave:** Up to 15 additional days * **Flexible working:** We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements * **Enhanced parental leave:** offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments * **Facilities** : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more… * **Healthcare Cash Plan:** The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more _._ **The opportunity:** This role sits at the heart of the DragonFire programme, focusing on the integration of complex electrical equipment into a cutting-edge weapon system. You will act as the technical authority for electrical interfaces between the weapon system and its equipment, ensuring that electrical design, performance, and constraints are aligned across multiple suppliers and subsystems. Rather than detailed circuit design, this role is about owning the bigger picture. Bringing together electrical architecture, equipment integration, and supplier delivery to ensure a coherent, com
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