Lead Systems Architect

Copello; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Architect to be responsible for generating all architectural artefacts in TP15 Mission Planning & Control. The role involves strong leadership, collaboration across teams, and a deep understanding of complex systems architecture. You'll guide other architects and influence the design process. Ideal candidates will have experience with MBSE, Rhapsody, and SysML, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in complex systems architecture required.
• Experience with MBSE in a relevant environment preferred.
• Great communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Generate architectural artefacts within TP15 Mission Planning & Control.
• Collaborate across teams to meet objectives on time and quality.
• Lead and influence multi-skilled teams effectively.

Skills

Complex systems architecture

MBSE

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Rhapsody

SysML

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next Generation

Job description

The opportunity:

As the Architect, you will be responsible for the generation 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 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 having been a practitioner of MBSE in a relevant environment.
• Understanding or experience of key architectural principles in a product line environment would be advantageous.
• Great communication skills, a strong desire to build and nurture effective relationships and work collaboratively across local and wider teams.
• Ability to influence and lead effectively, including the ability to co-ordinate and drive through activities across multi-skilled teams.
• Ability to autonomously lead work packages across small to medium teams.
• Ability to learn rapidly and understand highly complex problems.
• Proficiency with:
  • Rhapsody & SysML
  • IBM Engineering Workflow Management (formerly Rational Team Concert)
  • DOORS Next Generation (ideal)