GCAP Systems Architect & MBSE Lead

MBDA UK Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus up to 21%

Pension up to 14%

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and parking

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Limited is seeking a System Architect to provide knowledge and expertise for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The role requires leading a team, specifying concepts, and guiding system architecture through MBSE processes.

You will engage with customers and partners, and contribute to lifecycle activities within a high‑profile defence programme. The role involves strong governance, multi‑disciplinary collaboration, and potential international

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and experience in system architecting for complex systems, especially in early development with new technologies.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and approaches.
• Strong technical governance abilities across small team task management, support to customer demonstrations, and lifecycle activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team and influence the technical direction of the programme.
• Ability to clearly communicate new concepts and architectures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Cultural awareness to work with multi-disciplinary teams supporting technology and concepting.
• Ability to navigate uncertain early concept development and progress towards defining solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Weapon System Architect team and shape technical direction for GCAP/FCAS programs.
• Specify concepts and architectures; organize them through the system architecture and MBSE workflows.
• Provide governance and support to customer demonstrations and lifecycle activities.
• Communicate complex architectures clearly to stakeholders and collaborators.
• Support international travel and collaboration with partners as needed.

Skills

System architecture

MBSE tools

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Governance

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Concept development

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

MBDA UK Limited is seeking a System Architect to provide knowledge and expertise for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The role requires leading a team, specifying concepts, and guiding system architecture through MBSE processes.

You will engage with customers and partners, and contribute to lifecycle activities within a high‑profile defence programme. The role involves strong governance, multi‑disciplinary collaboration, and potential international