System Architect - Laser Directed Energy Weapons

MBDA Miissle System; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Weapon System Architect to join the innovative DragonFire programme, focusing on cutting-edge Laser Directed Energy Weapons. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex systems architecture, engaging with industry leaders and customers. You will be involved in requirements management, design, and performance analysis, contributing to a world-class air defense system. With a collaborative team environment and flexible working arrangements, this position promises a dynamic and rewarding career in a leading defense organization committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: Up to 14% total contribution

Overtime paid opportunities

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Annual salary review

Qualifications

• Experience in architecting complex systems, including MBSE practices.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop DragonFire into a deployable, world-class LDEW air defence system.
• Engage in requirements, design, performance analysis, and certification activities.

Skills

System Architecture

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Requirements Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Knowledge of Lasers

Tools

Rhapsody

SysML

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS NG

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Weapon System Architect responsible for supporting the creation of architectural artefacts within the Dragonfire Weapon System boundary.

Salary: Circa £53,000 depending on experience

Hybrid Working: 3-4 days on-site per week due to workload

Security Clearance: British Citizen required

Note: Successful candidates will need to undergo HMG BPSS checks, managed by MBDA Security Team.

Benefits include:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution
• Overtime paid opportunities
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and additional benefits for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Site facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

Additional benefits:

• Annual salary review
• 25 days leave plus holiday purchase options
• Relocation support possible
• Career development opportunities

The Opportunity:

Join the DragonFire programme, a cutting-edge weapon system development project focusing on Laser Directed Energy Weapons (LDEW). The project involves extensive industry and customer engagement, with recent successes in trials.

We seek motivated candidates to develop DragonFire into a deployable, world-class LDEW air defence system, engaging in requirements, design, performance analysis, and certification activities.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in architecting complex systems, including MBSE practices
• Strong communication skills and collaborative approach
• Ability to learn quickly and handle complex problems
• Proficiency with Rhapsody, SysML, IBM Engineering Workflow Management, and ideally DOORS NG

Preferred experience includes:

• Managing system requirements and compliance
• Requirement flow-down to design and implementation teams
• Risk management and trade studies
• Technical mediation and stakeholder communication

Additional qualities:

• Ability to communicate technical info clearly
• Timely delivery of outputs
• Building strong relationships and sharing knowledge
• Knowledge of lasers is a plus
• Passion and persistence

What to expect:

• Collaborating with a motivated team
• Fast-paced environment
• Working with innovative technologies
• Engagement with customers and stakeholders

About MBDA:

Leading defence organisation supporting armed forces, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants to reach out for support or adjustments during the recruitment process.

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