Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect

Overview

As the Electrical Integration Architect for a high-profile defence programme, you will act as the technical authority for electrical interfaces within the weapon system and supplier equipment. You will translate system-level requirements into clear technical expectations and drive integration, verification, and acceptance activities across disciplines and suppliers. You’ll lead technical reviews, manage electrical requirements and supplier SOWs, and monitor delivery against objectives. This role blends systems leadership with cross‑domain collaboration to shape next‑generation weapon system integration.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related annual bonus
• Generous pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and equipment suppliers
• Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity across subsystems and overall system architecture
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities
• Define, manage, and develop electrical requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Own and manage supplier Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, and supplier progress meetings
• Monitor delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality objectives
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary engineering teams including systems, software, mechanical and power engineering functions
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues
• Support decisions regarding equipment reuse, modification, or new design implementation
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards, regulations, and certification requirements

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of systems engineering and complex system integration
• Experience defining and managing system, subsystem, or equipment-level requirements
• Background in electrical integration, power distribution, electrical equipment, or related engineering disciplines
• Experience managing technical work packages or engaging with external suppliers
• Knowledge of verification, validation, and certification processes
• Experience producing technical documentation and working within controlled engineering environments
• Practical understanding of electrical systems, interfaces, wiring, and power architectures
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as defence, aerospace, maritime, transportation, energy, or related sectors would be advantageous

• Leadership and technical mentoring
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Clear technical communication and documentation
• Systems engineering and integration
• Electrical interfaces, power distribution, and wiring
• Requirements management and SOW governance

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