The Opportunity: Join a ground-breaking programme within the Defence sector, focused on designing and delivering a cutting-edge Future Combat Air Programme for the Royal Air Force within an ambitious timeframe. This initiative is built upon a global partnership through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), uniting the UK with international allies Italy and Japan. Together, we aim to revolutionise the integration and employment of weapons, moving beyond traditional methods to create a more dynamic and efficient approach. This role offers an unparalleled chance to significantly contribute to the development of advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities. Your work will be instrumental in reducing cognitive burden and facilitating the seamless coordination of complex weaponry in the battlespace, ensuring our missions are executed with precision and effectiveness. Join us and be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of combat air operations. Some of the Key Accountabilities for this role include but are not limited to; Delivery of key System of Systems concepting activities Requirements elicitation and decomposition Architectural processes across the project Model Based Engineering tools Work with design teams to define and convey the overall system concept, trades, fundamental design principles and constraints that balance fulfilment of the need Support to cross functional assessment and analysis activities Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives What we're looking for from you: Analytical Systems thinkers that are able to develop and communicate new concepts and architectures, with an understanding of the requirements/needs that drive the design Ability to present and engage with a senior set of internal and external stakeholders The capability to take responsibility for decisions that affect several design domains / system elements Ability to influence and drive a narrative Willingness to learn and deliver as part of an agile team Attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skills What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more