Your experience of systems engineering, and knowledge of electronics will help you to take the lead with the Model Based Systems Engineering activities within the Electrical Architecture team, to ensure that the overall Missile Electrical Architecture remains coherent throughout the product development. As the Electrical Architecture MBSE and V&V Lead, you will have the opportunity to work for a leading multi-national Defence systems provider which boasts some of most advanced facilities in their areas of expertise. A corporate benefits package and transparent career development opportunities are on offer within this vibrant Engineering environment. About the job: Our client currently requires a keen individual to take the lead with the Model Based Systems Engineering activities within the Electrical Architecture team, to ensure that the overall Missile Electrical Architecture remains coherent throughout the product development. The role is a blend of System Engineering (requiring a broad understanding of the overall Missile design) and Electrical Architecture (understanding how electrical interfaces impact Missile performance). On-the-job and formal training is available to support continued development in both of these fields for individuals, meaning that this opportunity is open to individuals with either a Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering background. Key duties of the role include: Translating Missile-Level System Requirements to lower-level sub system (equipment / LRU) requirements for the Electrical aspects Developing and maintaining Electrical Architecture models (MBSE). Managing interface requirements, definitions and characteristics (ICDs) Working within a multi-discipline team to solve system design challenges. Managing verification testing, analysis and evidence gathering. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team of Electrical Architects who are passionate about turning architecture ideas into real hardware that will provide a key capability to our customers to support the military needs of the future. The role of the Electrical Architect is to manage the interfaces between Systems Engineering departments and the Missile Equipment suppliers, to ensure that the translation of Missile functionality into Missile equipment results in an overall coherent Missile Architecture that meets the performance needs of our customers. About you: As an Electrical Architecture MBSE and V&V Lead you will need to; Have awareness of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) techniques. Must be able to understand overall system / sub-system function and key performance drivers. Experience of requirements capture, decomposition and management. Have awareness / understanding of broad technical areas including electronics hardware, software, firmware, power, integration, RF, safety, & others. Must be able to look holistically beyond the perceived functional boundaries. Be able to understand and manage technical risks. Understand how an overall product comes together from all stages. Ideally should have taken a product through the full Engineering life cycle. Be a critical thinker. Be able to use Engineering principles to solve complex problems regardless of technical field. Must be robust to define and drive technical solutions through the full life cycle. Be a strong communicator (written, verbal, listening), be able to engage with stakeholders and translate ideas to the overall product ensuring that the architecture is fit for intended purpose. Electrical Architecture MBSE and V&V Lead Stevenage Up to £40,000 - £50,000 Permanent Keywords – Electrical, Architecture, Electronic, Equipment, Weapons, Weapon Systems, Missile, Defence, Systems, MBSE, Requirement, DOORS, Verification, Design verification, Systems assessment, Design lifecycle. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria may also be required to undergo security clearance vetting to SC level. This is a permanent position