Copello have partnered with an established defence business in the recruitment of a Systems Architect to join their Weapons team based in Harlow.

Please note that candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance.

Main Duties:

• Understand and capture the programme/project context.
• Tailor the businesses Architecture process and develop the architecture plans.
• Define the Mission Architecture (e.g. capability and operation architectures) and Technical Architecture (Conceptual / logical / Physical) in line with mainstream Architecture Frameworks (e.g. NAF, DODAF, UAF), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies (e.g. MagicGrid) in the Weapons team Digital Environment
• Work with Engineering Specialist to define safety and security architectures.
• Validate architecture models, prepare and conduct architecture reviews
• Define, derive, and capture system requirements by working with other systems engineers and Subject Matter Experts.
• Support the businesses architecture business capability maturation by defining improved processes, methodologies and work instructions.
• Support the design development of complex systems to ensure compliance with the defined technical architecture.

Essential requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in systems development across the development lifecycle.
• Experience in defining system architecture for complex systems
• Ability to deploy MBSE methodologies
• Keen analytical approach to solving complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex ideas, engage and convince stakeholders.
• Experience in the management of requirements.
• Eligible or holder of current SC security clearance

Desirable requirements:

• Ability to deploy mainstream Architecture Frameworks
• Bachelors' Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology or Systems
• Relevant experience in systems engineering
• Weapon Systems domain knowledge and/or experience in a similar field