Systems Architect

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Systems Architect to join the UK Weapons team.

As a result of new contracts, the engineering team is rapidly growing. We are looking for a motivated Systems Architect with a background in system development, certification and qualification with a keen interest in weapon systems.

The team's environment will provide you with rewarding technical and enterprise challenges. Our close-knit multi-functional team works in a dynamic environment, at the leading edge of technology, with advanced tools and processes.

As a Systems Architect, you will contribute to global security by providing technical leadership in the development of complex systems and the delivery of high-profile programmes to customers based in the UK.

You will have access to a legacy Architecture and Technology Network and the opportunity to learn and develop your own knowledge, skills and abilities. Our UK's parent company, remains to this day the only Aerospace and Defence company accredited to deliver Open Group Master Architect certifications.

The successful candidate will have access to professional development opportunities and be part of the growing Defence business, delivering engineering expertise across a wide range of projects to both military and civil customers worldwide.

Main Duties:

• Understand and capture the programme/project context.
• Tailor Architecture process and develop the architecture plans.
• Define the Mission Architecture (e.g. capability and operation architectures) and Technical Architecture (Conceptual / logical / Physical) in line with mainstream Architecture Frameworks (e.g. NAF, DODAF, UAF), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)methodologies (e.g. MagicGrid) in the UK Weapons team Digital Environment
• Work with Engineering Specialist to define safety and security architectures.
• Validate architecture models, prepare and conduct architecture reviews
• Define, derive, and capture system requirements by working with other systems engineers and Subject Matter Experts.
• Support the UK's architecture business capability maturation by defining improved processes, methodologies and work instructions.
• Support the design development of complex systems to ensure compliance with the defined technical architecture.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in systems development across the development lifecycle.
• Experience in defining system architecture for complex systems
• Ability to deploy MBSE methodologies
• Keen analytical approach to solving complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex ideas, engage and convince stakeholders.
• Experience in the management of requirements.
• Eligible or holder of current SC security clearance

Desirable:

• Ability to deploy mainstream Architecture Frameworks
• Bachelors' Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology or Systems
• Relevant experience in systems engineering
• Weapon Systems domain knowledge and/or experience in a similar field

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.