Systems Architect

Our client is a leading global player providing integrated defence solutions to the Armed Forces. With an order book of over 16 billion euros and with a global client base, they are committed to the development of their employees and have a fantastic opportunity for a Systems Architect. Security clearance may be required as part of this role.

Essential

* Carry out a full range of technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability.
* Prepare a full range of specifications, develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure all standards are maintained.
* Carry out investigations into a full range of problems, issues or developments and develop and prepare solutions, individually or as a member of a project team.
* Define testing approaches and specify tests in assigned/specialist area(s) and evaluate and make recommendations based on results, including making suggestions to improve test/diagnosis processes.
* Lead engineering support activities in the field (and carry out the most complex activities) for specific products and customers to ensure the operability of MBDA products.
Ideal
* Plan, control and deliver assigned projects or work packages, and make an input as required to cross-functional projects/investigations, ensuring requirements are delivered to plan.
* Carry out team planning, risk management and quality activities in assigned areas in line with all requirements and processes.
* Provide effective support to customers in assigned areas, delivering solutions to meet the customer's needs and requirements plus the programme plan.
* Provide help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development.
* Manage and report against the team's work programmes, including analysis of risk to ensure the team delivers it's accountabilities.

General:-

* Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
* Significant, relevant experience
(depends on level)
* Substantial analytical and problem solving skills
* Sound understanding of the system design process (including System and Sub-System Specification, System Test and Integration)
* Practical knowledge of Algorithm development
* Good verbal and written communications
* Experience in the use of UML and MoDAF/MBDAAF

KEYWORDS: Systems, MODAF, UML, Architecture, Algorithm, subsystem, engineer, defence, military, weapon, missile, aerospace