Lead Subsystems Architect – Sea Ceptor Platform

MBDA S.A.S.; Bagstone; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Car allowance

Pension plan

Flexible working

Parental leave

Private medical insurance

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a Head of Subsystems to lead the development and delivery into service for Sea Ceptor platform subsystems. You will direct design authorities, ensure timely Certificates of Design, and oversee updates and obsolescence across multiple programmes.

Experience delivering complex packages, strategic leadership, and strong cross‑functional collaboration are essential. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex work packages.
• Proven leadership across multi-team projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and engineering integration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver subsystem Certificates of Design on time and within budget.
• Lead Design Authorities across multiple programmes.
• Coordinate mid-life updates and obsolescence plans.
• Provide guidance for new bids and ensure cohesion across product lines.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Systems engineering

Software integration

Job description

MBDA UK is seeking a Head of Subsystems to lead the development and delivery into service for Sea Ceptor platform subsystems. You will direct design authorities, ensure timely Certificates of Design, and oversee updates and obsolescence across multiple programmes.

Experience delivering complex packages, strategic leadership, and strong cross‑functional collaboration are essential. Hybrid working is available.