Missile Architect: Future Systems Leader

thales; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Half-day Friday

Annual leave 28d

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life cover

EAP

Discounts

Gym discounts

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Thales is a global technology leader with a defence focus, hiring a Missile Architect (IAS) for Belfast. The role is based onsite in Belfast, permanent and full-time, with relocation support available for eligible candidates.

You will shape future missile concepts, gain broad technical exposure across the missile lifecycle, and develop towards Product Design Authority responsibilities within Capability Development Missiles.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a numerate discipline.
• Proven experience in missile, effector or complex defence systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of missile and effector concept architectures aligned to future capability requirements.
• Conduct architectural trade studies and technical assessments considering performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Develop, maintain, and apply modelling and analysis tools to support technical decision-making.
• Develop specifications for future effector solutions and supporting technologies.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Support technology roadmap development, investment planning activities, and capability growth across the missile engineering community.

Skills

Missile architecture

Security clearance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Thales is a global technology leader with a defence focus, hiring a Missile Architect (IAS) for Belfast. The role is based onsite in Belfast, permanent and full-time, with relocation support available for eligible candidates.

You will shape future missile concepts, gain broad technical exposure across the missile lifecycle, and develop towards Product Design Authority responsibilities within Capability Development Missiles.