FC/ASW Mission Planning & Control Lead Architect

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Lead Architect to join its systems engineering team in Stevenage. This role involves the generation of architectural artefacts and collaboration with other teams to deliver complex Mission Planning & Control products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex systems architecture, experience with tools like Rhapsody, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, hybrid working, and various company benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Maximum pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime

15 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave plus purchase options

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Possible relocation package

Qualifications

• Strong background in complex systems architecture.
• Understanding of key architectural principles in a product line environment is advantageous.
• Ability to learn rapidly and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Generate all architectural artefacts within the TP15 Mission Planning & Control boundary.
• Guide other architects within the team.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver on objectives.

Skills

Complex systems architecture

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Great communication skills

Leadership and coordination

Rapid learning and problem-solving

Tools

Rhapsody

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next Generation

Job description

Overview

Location: Stevenage

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: 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

Our company motto: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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