Mission Planning & Control Lead Architect

Matchtech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in STEM is seeking a Lead Architect for a Defence & Security project in Bristol. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in complex systems architecture and experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering. This permanent position offers excellent career growth opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits including a company performance bonus and pension contributions.

Benefits

Company bonus based on performance

Up to 14% total pension contribution

Paid overtime

Up to 15 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave with holiday purchase options

Subsidized meals and free car parking

Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Potential relocation package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK residency and valid security clearance.
• Strong background in complex systems architecture.
• Ability to influence and lead multi-skilled teams efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Generate architectural artefacts for Mission Planning & Control.
• Guide other architects to ensure quality output.
• Collaboration to achieve team objectives on time and quality.
• Lead work packages across small to medium-sized teams.

Skills

Complex systems architecture

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Effective communication

Team leadership

Rhapsody

SysML

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next Generation

Job description

Ref no.

Ref no. BHN591864

Location

Location Bristol, England

Start date ASAP

Job type

Job type Permanent

Job status

Job status Open

Job summary

Our client in the Defence & Security sector is currently seeking a dedicated and driven Lead Architect to join their systems engineering team in Bristol.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Position subject to security clearance and proof of 5-year UK residency.

This is a permanent role focussed on delivering Mission Planning & Control products for FC/ASW TP15 - a highly complex and critical weapon system providing both future cruise and anti-ship capabilities for UK and international partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generation of all architectural artefacts within the boundary of TP15 Mission Planning & Control
• Guiding other architects within the team to ensure quality output
• Striving to maximise modularity and re-use across multiple product offerings
• Supporting and influencing the design process
• Collaborating with other first-line reports to achieve team objectives on time, to cost, and quality
• Autonomously leading work packages across small to medium-sized teams

Job Requirements:

• Strong background in complex systems architecture, including experience with MBSE
• Understanding of key architectural principles in a product line environment
• Effective communication skills to build and nurture relationships
• Ability to influence and lead multi-skilled teams efficiently
• Proficiency with Rhapsody and SysML
• Experience with IBM Engineering Workflow Management
• Familiarity with DOORS Next Generation
• Ability to learn rapidly and solve complex problems
• Company bonus based on performance
• Up to 14% total pension contribution
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave with holiday purchase options
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Potential relocation package

If you are an experienced architect looking for a challenging role in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's talented team in Bristol.

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience