Lead Architect

Lead Architect for Mission Planning & Control

Bristol
12 Month Contract

Do you have working experience across of weapon systems; Defence OR Aerospace?

Do You want to join a World Class Defence Organisation, based in Bristol to lead the future of Mission Planning & Control, they are actively seeking an Lead Architect located in Bristol.

Skillset/Experience Required across:

• Strong background in complex systems architecture
• Experience as a practitioner of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in a relevant environment
• Strong background in complex systems architecture – including having been a practitioner of MBSE in a relevant environment. Understanding or experience of key architectural principles in a product line environment would be advantageous.
  
  * Proficiency with;
  o Rhapsody (essential) & SysML
  o IBM Engineering Workflow Management (formerly Rational Team Concert) (essential)
  o DOORS Next Generation (ideal)
  

The successful candidate will:

• Own and maintain the MP&C Architecture Vision
• Support the Head of FC/ASW TP15 MP&C in capturing activity breakdowns, plans, and key milestones associated with the MP&C architecture development
• Delegate tasks locally to MP&C architects
• Manage the delivery of work packages

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure coherence of the TP15 MP&C architecture with the broader Weapon System Architecture, including decomposition traceability and interface definition.
• Guide the team in the process and implementation of using the architecture model to support and drive design definition.
• Report directly to the Head ofFC/ASWTP15 MP&C, including:
  • Upward reporting of progress and issues
  • Distilling direction into effective team leadership
  • Supporting and collaborating with other first reports to achieve team objectives

If this suits you, please apply directly or contact Lindsay on 0161 871 8283 quoting reference number 76822