FC/ASW Mission Planning & Control Lead Architect

Mbda Systems; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking a Lead Architect for its TP15 Mission Planning & Control project. The role involves generating architectural artefacts, guiding team architects, and striving for modularity in complex systems. Candidates should have a strong background in systems architecture and proficiency in Rhapsody and IBM Engineering Workflow Management. This position offers a salary of £50,000 - £65,000 and dynamic hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Maximum pension contribution of up to 14%

Paid overtime

Up to 15 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave

Subsidised meals & free car parking

Excellent career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Possible relocation package

Qualifications

• Strong background in complex systems architecture.
• Understanding of key architectural principles in a product line environment is advantageous.
• Ability to influence and lead effectively.

Responsibilities

• Generate all architectural artefacts for TP15 Mission Planning & Control.
• Guide architects within the team.
• Maximise modularity and re-use across product offerings.

Skills

Complex systems architecture

MBSE experience

Communication skills

Ability to influence and lead

Autonomous work package leadership

Rapid learning of complex problems

Rhapsody proficiency

SysML proficiency

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next Generation knowledge

Tools

Rhapsody

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

DOORS Next Generation

Job description

FC/ASW Mission Planning & Control Lead Architect

MBDA would like you to join a dedicated and driven systems engineering team as the Lead Architect, becoming an integral part in delivering the Mission Planning & Control products for TP15 – a highly complex and critical weapon system providing future cruise and anti-ship capabilities across UK and multiple international partners.

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

What we can offer you

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals & free car parking
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

The opportunity

As the Lead 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 Lead 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 MBSE experience
• Understanding or experience of key architectural principles in a product line environment (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 (essential) & SysML; IBM Engineering Workflow Management (formerly Rational Team Concert) (essential); DOORS Next Generation (ideal)

Our company: MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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MBDA is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.