Lead Subsystems Architect – Maritime Weapon Platform

MBDA S.A.S.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

MBDA in the UK is seeking a Head of Subsystems to lead the development and delivery into service of major Sea Ceptor platform subsystems. You will direct design authorities, manage safety activities and coordinate across multiple contracts with systems, electronics and software teams.

You will drive strategy, oversee mid-life updates, and ensure on-time, on-cost delivery while shaping future evolution in collaboration with Sea Ceptor and related programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex work packages and managing risk.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking.
• Experience with systems interfacing software and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver subsystem Certificates of Design and governance through Design Authorities.
• Lead cross-program design reviews and ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee mid-life update and obsolescence programs.
• Provide guidance for new bids and customer engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Systems engineering

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

MBDA in the UK is seeking a Head of Subsystems to lead the development and delivery into service of major Sea Ceptor platform subsystems. You will direct design authorities, manage safety activities and coordinate across multiple contracts with systems, electronics and software teams.

You will drive strategy, oversee mid-life updates, and ensure on-time, on-cost delivery while shaping future evolution in collaboration with Sea Ceptor and related programmes.