Lead Mission Planning & Control Systems Architect (Hybrid)

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is looking for an ambitious Architect to join their systems engineering team. This role involves generating architectural artefacts for Mission Planning & Control products and leading other architects in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have a strong background in complex systems architecture, experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering, and exceptional communication and leadership skills. A competitive salary and a variety of additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Additional 15 days flexi leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Strong background in complex systems architecture.
• Understanding of key architectural principles in a product line environment is advantageous.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate all architectural artefacts within TP15 Mission Planning & Control.
• Guide other architects within the team for modularity and re-use.
• Collaborate across multi-skilled teams to meet team objectives.

Skills

Complex systems architecture

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Communication skills

Ability to influence and lead

Autonomous leadership

Rapid learning

Rhapsody

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next Generation

Tools

Rhapsody

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next Generation

Job description

A leading defence organisation in the UK is looking for an ambitious Architect to join their systems engineering team. This role involves generating architectural artefacts for Mission Planning & Control products and leading other architects in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have a strong background in complex systems architecture, experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering, and exceptional communication and leadership skills. A competitive salary and a variety of additional benefits are offered.