Senior Missile Architect for Strategic Defence Systems

Thales Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group in Belfast is seeking a Senior Missile Architect to lead the architectural vision for next‑generation missiles. The role is based in Belfast on‑site (4.5 days/week) with travel of less than 10%.

You will define future architectures, guide technology roadmaps, and influence bids and investments across the business. Responsibilities include leading concept studies, developing architectural models, and communicating strategy to customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a numerate discipline with ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• Significant defence sector experience with missile/effector knowledge.
• Experience in missile or system architecture development including concept generation and trade studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across missile and effector concept development activities and bids.
• Develop architectural models and trade studies to support key technology and design decisions.
• Define future architectures aligned to strategic capability objectives and roadmaps.
• Mentor teams and collaborate with customers and suppliers to influence development.

Skills

Missile architecture

System architecture

Leadership

Security clearance awareness

Stakeholder management

Modelling & analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Thales Group in Belfast is seeking a Senior Missile Architect to lead the architectural vision for next‑generation missiles. The role is based in Belfast on‑site (4.5 days/week) with travel of less than 10%.

You will define future architectures, guide technology roadmaps, and influence bids and investments across the business. Responsibilities include leading concept studies, developing architectural models, and communicating strategy to customers and partners.