Lead Architect, Secure Mission Systems & Interop

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK Ltd

St Athan

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

28 holidays

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Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK Ltd in St Athan is seeking a Principal Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable information system solutions for complex operational environments. You will work closely with customers, engineers and programme teams to translate requirements into architectures that are resilient and interoperable.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, architectural governance and delivering mission-ready systems.

Qualifications

Experience in systems engineering and architecture, ideally in defence or ISR.
Ability to produce clear architecture and design documentation.
Strong understanding of communications systems, networking and interoperability standards.
Desirable experience with RF systems and secure strategic or tactical communications.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of secure, scalable architectures for complex environments.
Collaborate with customers, engineers and programmes to translate requirements into delivery-ready solutions.
Provide technical leadership and guidance through integration, assurance and delivery phases.