FC/ASW Mission Planning & Control Lead Architect

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK is seeking a Lead Architect to join a systems engineering team. This role involves generating architectural artifacts for complex defense systems and leading collaborations across teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex systems architecture and be proficient in tools like Rhapsody and SysML. Competitive salary and dynamic hybrid working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution of up to 14%

Paid overtime

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in complex systems architecture, preferably with MBSE.
• Strong communication skills for effective relationship building.
• Ability to autonomously lead small to medium teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate architectural artefacts for TP15 Mission Planning & Control.
• Collaborate with other architects and teams.
• Maximize modularity and re-use in design processes.

Skills

Complex systems architecture

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Communication skills

Team leadership and coordination

Ability to learn rapidly

Tools

Rhapsody

SysML

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next Generation

Job description

Overview

MBDA would like you to join a dedicated and driven systems engineering team as the Lead Architect, becoming an integral part in delivering the Mission Planning & Control products for FC/ASW TP15 – a highly complex and critical weapon system providing both future cruise and anti-ship capabilities across UK and multiple international partners.

Salary and Working Arrangements

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

What we can offer you

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals & free car parking
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

The opportunity

As the Lead Architect, you will be responsible for the generation of all architectural artefacts within the boundary of TP15 Mission Planning & Control through a combination of your own work, as well as guiding other architects within the team. This project, and hence role, covers multiple product offerings, and as the Lead Architect, you will have the opportunity to strive to maximise modularity and re-use across these, as well as heavily support and influence the design process.

The Lead Architect role reports into the Head of TP15 Mission Planning & Control, and is expected to work and collaborate across other 1st reports to deliver on the overarching team objectives, on time, on cost and on quality.

What we’re looking for from you

• Strong background in complex systems architecture – including having been a practitioner of MBSE in a relevant environment.
• Understanding or experience of key architectural principles in a product line environment would be advantageous.
• Great communication skills, a strong desire to build and nurture effective relationships and work collaboratively across local and wider teams.
• Ability to influence and lead effectively, including the ability to co-ordinate and drive through activities across multi-skilled teams.
• Ability to autonomously lead work packages across small to medium teams.
• Ability to learn rapidly and understand highly complex problems.
• Proficiency with;
  • Rhapsody (essential) & SysML
  • IBM Engineering Workflow Management (formerly Rational Team Concert) (essential)
  • DOORS Next Generation (ideal)

Our company

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