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Location: Bristol or Stevenage, UK – Hybrid (3-5 days on-site depending on workload)
***Please note this role requires you to have British Citizenship***
A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a Lead System Architect to join their Mission Planning & Control team for a critical FC/ASW weapon system. This role offers the chance to shape architectural artefacts across multiple product offerings, maximise modularity and re-use, and lead the development of highly complex systems that operate across UK and international platforms.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the creation and maintenance of architectural artefacts for the Mission Planning & Control product line.
* Guide and mentor other architects, influencing the overall design and delivery approach.
* Apply MBSE practices to complex system architectures and ensure alignment with product line principles.
* Collaborate with multi-skilled teams to deliver solutions on time, on cost, and to quality standards.
Skills and experience required
* Proven expertise in complex systems architecture and practical MBSE experience.
* Knowledge of architectural principles in a product line environment is desirable.
* Proficiency in Rhapsody & SysML, and IBM Engineering Workflow Management (essential); experience with DOORS Next Generation is advantageous.
* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and influence across teams.
* Experience leading small to medium work packages autonomously and tackling highly complex challenges.
Benefits
* Bonus up to 21% of base salary.
* Pension contributions up to 14% (employer + employee).
* Flexible working arrangements and enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks).
* Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals, free parking, and healthcare cash plan.
For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!
Reference: AMC/RKI
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering, Information Technology, and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Engineering Services
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