Engineering Process Architect - DV Cleared

LA International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking an Engineering Process Architect to provide technical guidance ensuring supplier engineering processes align with MOD governance requirements. The role involves designing and optimising processes for major service changes and integrating CD tooling to support continuous delivery and automated testing.

You will collaborate with MOD stakeholders, assess supplier processes against governance standards, and advise on implementation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical engineering background in systems design, integration or related disciplines.
• Proven experience designing, developing and implementing engineering processes and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and life-cycle methodologies.
• Experience supporting complex engineering programmes or major service changes.
• Knowledge of continuous delivery pipelines, automated testing and engineering tooling.
• Experience assessing processes against governance and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to ensure supplier processes align with MOD governance.
• Design, develop and optimise engineering processes and governance frameworks for Major Service Change.
• Collaborate with MOD stakeholders to define processes for different service change categories.
• Integrate continuous delivery tooling and automated testing into processes.
• Support development and improvement of supplier processes, governance and tooling.
• Assess supplier processes against MOD standards and governance requirements.
• Advise on process design, implementation and compliance for engineering delivery.
• Ensure processes support systems integration and cross-discipline collaboration.
• Identify inefficiencies, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop practical, scalable engineering solutions aligned with delivery requirements.
• Support continuous improvement across lifecycle processes and governance.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Technical advisory

Continuous delivery

Engineering governance

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Engineering Process Architect

Must have an Active DV Clearance

Engineering Process Architect Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and assurance to ensure supplier engineering processes align with overarching MOD governance requirements.
• Design, develop and optimise engineering processes and governance frameworks supporting Major Service Change.
• Work with MOD stakeholders to define engineering processes that accommodate different categories of service change.
• Integrate continuous delivery pipeline tooling and automated testing into engineering processes.
• Support the development and improvement of supplier engineering processes, governance and associated tooling.
• Assess supplier processes against MOD engineering standards and governance requirements.
• Provide technical assurance and recommendations to improve engineering delivery.
• Advise MOD and supplier stakeholders on engineering process design, implementation and compliance.
• Ensure engineering processes support effective systems integration and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Identify process inefficiencies, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop practical, scalable engineering solutions aligned with technical delivery requirements.
• Support continuous improvement across engineering lifecycle processes and governance.

Engineering Process Architect Skills and Experience

• Strong technical engineering background with experience in systems design, integration or related disciplines.
• Proven experience designing, developing and implementing engineering processes and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and engineering lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience supporting complex engineering programmes or major service change initiatives.
• Knowledge of continuous delivery pipelines, automated testing and engineering tooling.
• Experience assessing engineering processes against governance and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering delivery and technical integration.
• Experience working with suppliers and senior technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical advisory skills.
• Experience working within MOD, Defence or other complex engineering environments would be advantageous.
• Relevant engineering or technical qualifications would be desirable.
• Experience with project management methodologies and engineering lifecycle frameworks would be beneficial.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.