Overview
Boeing's Defence UK Digital Function is at the forefront of delivering innovative programmes within the Defence and Security sectors across the UK. We are seeking a Solution Architect for the Air and Land Domain to join our team of skilled Architects. This role will primarily focus on design and execution of a significant programme of work for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the Engineering and Logistics domain. This role is subject to successful Contract Award. This is an on-site based role, with flexibility for occasional remote working at the discretion of the management team.
Boeing Defence UK delivers leading-edge platforms, technology, services, and capabilities to bring the best value to the MoD and UK national security services. We employ more than 1,800 people and provide long-term support for more than 120 Boeing military rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircrafts in the UK, including the Chinook, Apache, Poseidon, and C-17. Our focus includes mission-critical Logistics Information Services, next-generation in-flight digital tools, and aircraft and operational modelling and simulation methodology. We offer a healthy work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellbeing.
Responsibilities
* Establishing and evolving Air or Land system architecture to meet user needs and system requirements.
* Ensuring the architectural approach for Air or Land systems integrates with the overall programme enterprise architecture.
* Preparing design impact assessments (customer or Boeing trade-off driven) for Air or Land systems product and services.
* Creating and maintaining Air or Land design baselines. Presenting Air or Land system designs at Joint Solution Coherence Reviews.
* Supporting development of Verification (system) and Validation (user) test plans for Air or Land Systems.
* Generating and maintaining Air and Land design baselines.
* Undertaking other duties as reasonably required.
* In-depth understanding of MOD maintenance, equipment, and engineering processes.
* Comprehensive knowledge of MOD, DEFSTAN / JSP standards.
* Demonstrable experience in Cloud Architecture (preferably Azure).
* Use of repository-based Enterprise Architecture modelling tools (e.g., Sparx EA, Mega, iServer, System Architect).
* Demonstrable knowledge of MOD Design Principles - Secure by Design.
* Degree-level education preferred.
* Self-starter with experience working in a matrix organization, capable of discussing ideas and concepts with staff at all levels.
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, partners, vendors, and project sponsors.
* Experience in applying consultancy approaches and techniques.
* Familiarity with a range of delivery methods, including waterfall, agile, and DevOps.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, with annual incentive plans, including access to a pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
* Access to a wide range of free learning courses and tools to support professional development.
* Inclusive culture with various employee societies.
* Annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
* Company-paid private healthcare (BUPA) and annual health assessment entitlement.
* Enhanced sickness pay.
* Business-leading maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
* Access to life insurance (six times annual salary).
* Wellbeing programmes, tools, and incentives covering physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects.
Other information
Security Clearance and Eligibility: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the UK. Boeing will not obtain immigration or labour sponsorship for applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US-based payroll. Language Requirements: Not Applicable. Education: Not Applicable. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit. Security Clearance: The position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post-start. Visa Sponsorship: Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award: The position is contingent upon program award. Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).
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