At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of Mission Planning & Control products for critical weapon systems.
- Company: Join MBDA, a leader in defence technology with a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Dynamic hybrid working environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on international defence projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong background in systems architecture and proficiency in Rhapsody and SysML.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Opportunity
MBDA would like you to join a dedicated and driven systems engineering team as an ambitious architect.
In this role you will help deliver Mission Planning & Control products for a complex and critical weapon system that provides cruise and anti-ship capabilities across UK and multiple international partners.
Salary
Up to £65,000 depending on experience.
Working
Dynamic (hybrid) – 3‑5 days per week on site due to workload classification.
Security clearance
British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. Candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
Role and Responsibilities
As the Lead Architect you will generate all architectural artefacts within TP15 Mission Planning & Control and guide other architects within the team.
You will maximize modularity and re‑use across product offerings and heavily support and influence the design process.
The role reports to the Head of TP15 Mission Planning & Control and requires collaboration across the wider team to meet objectives on time, on cost and on quality.
- What we’re looking for from you
- Strong background in complex systems architecture, including experience with MBSE.
- Understanding or experience of key architectural principles in a product‑line environment (advantageous).
- Great communication skills and a desire to build and nurture effective relationships across local and wider teams.
- Ability to influence and lead effectively, coordinating and driving activities across multi‑skilled teams.
- Ability to autonomously lead work packages across small to medium teams.
- Rapid learning and understanding of highly complex problems.
- Proficiency with Rhapsody (essential) and Sys ML.
- Proficiency with IBM Engineering Workflow Management (formerly Rational Team Concert) (essential).
- Experience with DOORS Next Generation (ideal).
Benefits
- Bonus up to 21% of base salary.
- Pension contribution up to 14% (employer + employee).
- Flexible working arrangements welcomed.
- Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments.
- Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
- Healthcare Cash Plan for daily health and wellbeing expenses.
- Equal Employment Opportunity
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Mission Planning & Control Architect Lead in Bristol employer: Mbda Uk
MBDA UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Stevenage where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides extensive training opportunities and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Additionally, employees enjoy competitive salaries, a generous benefits package including bonuses and pension contributions, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in systems architecture.
