Electrical-Electronic Architect

MERITUS is recruiting an Electrical-Electronic Architect for our client in the national security industry, based in Stevenage. This is an initial 6-month contract at a major site. The company has been recognized as one of the best places to work and is currently expanding rapidly.The successful candidate will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements of systems, including:Specifying and determining system electrical requirementsInterface definitions and characteristics between subsystems and equipmentPower architecture, including power budgets and profilesData communication and processing architectureRequirements for EMC, bonding, grounding, and screeningSignal safety, including routing of safety-related signalsSupporting testing and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification, and integrationReviewing and authoring reports, guidelines, and processesDesign assessments and analysisWorking to defense and industry standardsAttending and supporting design reviewsAlternatively, the role may involve acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment within missile or launcher systems. Responsibilities include:Project managing the equipment during development, qualification, and manufacturingOwning the requirements for the equipment on behalf of the projectProducing Statements of Work for the design authorityCreating and updating activity plans for the equipmentManaging internal and external design authorities to deliver hardware, software, and other deliverables on schedule, within budget, and to quality standardsHolding regular progress reviewsTracking and resolving equipment ..... full job details .....