Job Details FC/ASW Mission Planning & Control Lead Architect R25938

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

Job summary

A leading defence organization is seeking a Lead Architect to oversee architectural artefacts and guide a team. Candidates should have a strong background in complex systems architecture and excellent communication skills. The role offers a dynamic working environment with a salary ranging from £50,000 to £65,000, depending on experience, alongside various benefits including flexibility in working hours and significant leave entitlement.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime

Up to 15 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Excellent career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Potential relocation package

Enhanced family leave provisions

Qualifications

• Strong background in complex systems architecture, including hands-on MBSE.
• Understanding of key architectural principles in a product line environment is advantageous.
• Great communication skills and ability to build effective relationships.
• Ability to influence, lead, and coordinate activities across multi-skilled teams.
• Ability to autonomously lead work packages across small to medium teams.
• Ability to learn rapidly and understand complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation of architectural artefacts and guide other architects.
• Maximise modularity and re-use across multiple product offerings.
• Collaborate to achieve team objectives on time and within budget.

Skills

Complex systems architecture

MBSE

Communication skills

Influencing effectively

Team leadership

Rapid learning

Rhapsody

SysML

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next Generation

Tools

Rhapsody

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next Generation

Job description

Overview

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 covers multiple product offerings, and as the Lead Architect, you will have the opportunity 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.

Benefits and Leave

Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays. After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones. You can also enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll. Our Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work, including options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more. Our MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a Defined Contribution plan in the Mercer Master Trust, administered by Scottish Widows, with standard contributions of 4% employee and 6% employer, up to +2% for both. The portfolio also includes various financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits (examples include: financial webinars, Share Incentive Plan, mortgage advice, season ticket loan, life and medical cover and other healthcare benefits). The section also references on-site and flexible working arrangements, relocation considerations, enhanced family leave provisions, and related support programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation of architectural artefacts within TP15 Mission Planning & Control and guide other architects in the team.
• Work across multiple product offerings to maximise modularity and re-use; support and influence the design process.
• Collaborate with the Head of TP15 Mission Planning & Control and other reporting lines to deliver on team objectives—on time, on cost and on quality.

Qualifications / Experience

• Strong background in complex systems architecture, including hands-on MBSE in a relevant environment.
• Understanding or experience of key architectural principles in a product line environment would be advantageous.
• Great communication skills and a strong desire to build and nurture effective relationships; ability to work collaboratively across local and wider teams.
• Ability to influence and lead effectively, including coordinating and driving 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)

About MBDA and Additional Information

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to defend freedom and support the Armed Forces. We offer employee-led networks and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We also provide Dynamic Working arrangements and security clearance requirements for all employees. 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

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (varies by year)
• Pension contributions up to 14% total
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Subsidised meals and free car parking
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Potential relocation package and enhanced family leave provisions
• Parental leave enhancements and related support

Dynamic Working and Security

Dynamic Working allows flexible start/finish times, with opportunities to work from home where appropriate. If you have worked the time, you can accrue and take up to 15 days of Flexi-leave per annum, in addition to the 25 days of annual leave. All MBDA employees are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance.