Lead System Architect

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Architect to join their dynamic systems engineering team. This exciting role involves managing architectural artefacts for critical weapon systems, ensuring modularity and re-use across multiple product offerings. The successful candidate will have a strong background in complex systems architecture, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and influence multi-skilled teams. If you are passionate about tackling complex challenges and driving innovative solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex systems architecture and MBSE.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage architectural artefacts for Mission Planning & Control.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure project objectives are met.

Skills

Complex Systems Architecture

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Communication Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Tools

Rhapsody

SysML

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next

Job description

Job Description

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Location: Bristol, UK

Status: Requires SC clearance, will need to be British or be able to obtain SC.

We would like you to join a dedicated and driven systems engineering team as the Lead Architect, becoming an integral part in delivering the Mission Planning & Control products for a highly complex and critical weapon system providing both future cruise and anti-ship capabilities across UK and multiple international partners.

The opportunity:

As the Lead Architect, you will be responsible for the management 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, and hence role, covers multiple product offerings, and as the Lead Architect, you will have the opportunity to strive 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.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Strong background in complex systems architecture – including experience with MBSE in a relevant environment.
• Understanding or experience of key architectural principles in a product line environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong desire to build and nurture effective relationships and work collaboratively across local and wider teams.
• Ability to influence and lead effectively, including coordinating and driving activities across multi-skilled teams.
• Proven 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.
• Proficiency with IBM Engineering Workflow Management (formerly Rational Team Concert) (essential).
• Familiarity with DOORS Next (ideal).