Lead System Architect

Location: Bristol or Stevenage, UK – Hybrid (3-5 days on-site depending on workload)

Salary: £60,000 - £72,000 depending on experience

***Please note this role requires you to have British Citizenship***

A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a Lead System Architect to join their Mission Planning & Control team for a critical FC/ASW weapon system. This role offers the chance to shape architectural artefacts across multiple product offerings, maximise modularity and re-use, and lead the development of highly complex systems that operate across UK and international platforms.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and maintenance of architectural artefacts for the Mission Planning & Control product line.

• Guide and mentor other architects, influencing the overall design and delivery approach.

• Apply MBSE practices to complex system architectures and ensure alignment with product line principles.

• Collaborate with multi-skilled teams to deliver solutions on time, on cost, and to quality standards.

Skills and experience required:

• Proven expertise in complex systems architecture and practical MBSE experience.

• Knowledge of architectural principles in a product line environment is desirable.

• Proficiency in Rhapsody & SysML, and IBM Engineering Workflow Management (essential); experience with DOORS Next Generation is advantageous.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and influence across teams.

• Experience leading small to medium work packages autonomously and tackling highly complex challenges.

Benefits:

• Bonus up to 21% of base salary.

• Pension contributions up to 14% (employer + employee).

• Flexible working arrangements and enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks).

• Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals, free parking, and healthcare cash plan.

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI