Electrical Integration Architect

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Integration Architect to join a highly advanced engineering programme to support the integration of complex electrical systems within a cutting-edge product environment. This role performs the duties of electrical system integration and interface management, reporting to senior engineering leadership within a multi-disciplinary team. Key Responsibilities: * Act as the primary technical interface between the overall system and equipment design authorities (internal and external suppliers) * Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity across subsystems, equipment, and system architecture * Support system-level integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities * Define, manage, and mature electrical requirements across the full project lifecycle * Own and manage Statements of Work (SOW) for external suppliers * Lead technical reviews and milestone gates (PDR, CDR), as well as progress meetings with suppliers * Monitor and manage supplier delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets * Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams including systems, mechanical, software, and power engineering * Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place * Support decision-making around re-use versus new design in line with programme constraints * Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and certification requirements The ideal candidate would have: * Experience working within complex engineering environments such as defence, aerospace, or maritime * Familiarity with system integration, verification, validation, and certification processes * Experience managing or interfacing with external suppliers and technical delivery packages * Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly * Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams * Knowledge of configuration management tools and technical documentation practices The ideal candidate must have: * Strong understanding of systems engineering and integration within complex products * Proven experience working at system, subsystem, or equipment level in requirements definition * Background in electrical systems such as power distribution, wiring, or equipment integration * Ability to take ownership of electrical interfaces and act as a technical authority * Experience influencing technical decisions and driving engineering outcomes * Practical understanding of electrical systems, even if not currently hands-on This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: * Competitive pension scheme with strong employer contributions * Generous annual leave allowance plus additional flexible leave options * Access to health and wellbeing support, including healthcare cash plans * Flexible and hybrid working arrangements * Opportunities for overtime and additional earnings * Subsidised facilities including meals and on-site parking * Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert! ** Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered. ** We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions