Overview
Our Systems Insights and Solutions team are looking for exceptional System Architects to partner with specialists from across the breadth of PA to turn complex, dynamic, and interconnected challenges into opportunity. You will be a System Architect with experience from one of the following sectors: Defence and Security, Public Services, Transport, Energy and Utilities and more.
You will tackle some of PA’s hardest problems by applying proven Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering, and System Thinking techniques to break down and solve complex problems which span organisations and disciplines (people, process, information, technology).
Our success is driven by our capability to understand the problem and solution spaces, from business need to component design, drawing on a wealth of knowledge from our diverse team of talented consultants. We combine our knowledge on Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking to be the go-to company for developing practical and innovative systems for complex real world strategic issues.
Responsibilities
* Apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and tailoring and application of various architecture frameworks and tools. Examples of such application might include:
* Optimisation of mixed technical-digital systems and Operational Technology across large scale platforms in Defence
* Use of MBSE to articulate architecture and design
* Implementation of organisational design methodologies to create new ways of working for our clients
* Design of systems-based frameworks and governance models to improve capability procurement and management
* Development of cutting-edge transport solutions which are shaped by the requirements of modern societies
* Implementation of AI and machine learning to transform data analysis and engineering delivery
Past projects have included:
* Designing and procuring UK MOD’s future satellite communications services
* Creating a new international collaboration to design and develop the next generation of fighter jets
* Improving the resilience of the UK’s critical national infrastructure
Qualifications
* Proven experience in the application of Systems Architecture, Engineering, and Thinking mindset, tools and approaches, helping to resolve a range of complex and societally meaningful client challenges.
* Strong analytical skills, and the ability to apply creative and abstract thinking to develop ingenious solutions.
* As a client facing role, you will be expected to engage and present to clients with strong verbal and written communications, able to highlight recommendations and insights.
* Experience as a Systems Engineer or in a similar role, with a particular focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
* Experience using modelling and/or architecture industry standard tooling, frameworks and languages, including (but not limited to):
* Tools – Sparx EA, MooD, Archi, Capella, IBM Rational Rhapsody, NoMagic/MagicDraw
* Frameworks – TOGAF, MODAF, Zachman, TRAK, Arcadia, NAF, DoDAF
* Languages – SysML, Archimate, BPMN
Beneficial experience includes:
* Experience working across an engineering enterprise at different stages of the systems engineering lifecycle
* Demonstrated expertise in solution definition and design, particularly in defining system boundaries, identifying interdependencies across the wider ecosystem, and recognising key stakeholders.
* Familiarity with open architecture
Additional Information
We are committed to equality and inclusion. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or other differences. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Adjustments or accommodations for recruitment process: please contact recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com
Apply today by completing our online application.
Benefits include:
Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare for you and your family
* 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
* Generous company pension scheme
* Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
* Annual performance-based bonus
* PA share ownership
* Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)
We’re committed to advancing equality and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments or accommodations available on request.
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