Permanent
Mission Planning & Control Lead Architect
Bristol

Posted 1 week ago
This is a permanent role focussed on delivering Mission Planning & Control products for FC/ASW TP15 - a highly complex and critical weapon system providing both future cruise and anti-ship capabilities for UK and international partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generation of all architectural artefacts within the boundary of TP15 Mission Planning & Control
- Guiding other architects within the team to ensure quality output
- Striving to maximise modularity and re-use across multiple product offerings
- Supporting and influencing the design process
- Collaborating with other first-line reports to achieve team objectives on time, to cost, and quality
- Autonomously leading work packages across small to medium-sized teams
Job Requirements:
- Strong background in complex systems architecture, including experience with MBSE
- Understanding of key architectural principles in a product line environment
- Effective communication skills to build and nurture relationships
- Ability to influence and lead multi-skilled teams efficiently
- Proficiency with Rhapsody and SysML
- Experience with IBM Engineering Workflow Management
- Familiarity with DOORS Next Generation
- Ability to learn rapidly and solve complex problems
Benefits:
- Company bonus based on performance
- Up to 14% total pension contribution
- Paid overtime
- Up to 15 days flexi leave
- 25 days annual leave with holiday purchase options
- Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
- Excellent career progression and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Potential relocation package
If you are an experienced architect looking for a challenging role in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client''s talented team in Bristol.