Systems Architect (L4) in Luton, Bedfordshire

Job title - Systems Architect (L4)

Location - 30 minutes from Luton - Hybrid working

Duration - 18 months (6/12 months also available)

Pay rate - Up to £70 ph Inside IR35

An exciting oppotunity has arisen to work with one of our largest UK Defence clients here in the UK!

Overview of department:

If you are seeking an exciting challenge where you can make a difference, then this roleis the opportunity you have been looking for!!

As a Missile Systems Architect in one of companies Systems Design functions, you will deliver systems engineering expertise to major programmes developing the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces in response to advanced threats in all domains (Air, Land, Sea).

Expect assignment to concept, assessment phase or demonstration phase contracts, developing one of the many company product lines.

Responsibilities:
Do you have experience in the following skill areas?:

• Requirements and Use Case analysis
• System architecture design
• Functional modelling using SysML language (or equivalent) to define Activity Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, State Diagrams and/or Block Diagrams
• Interfaces definition
• Model based engineering techniques, including MBSE

Skillset/experience required:

• Practical application of systems engineering processes to develop and define the systems architecture and functional design for complex, safety critical and/or high integrity products, ideally within the defence, aerospace, or transport industries.
• Use of functional modelling tools, such as Rhapsody, to define the architecture
• Experience of managing the delivery of the system architecture definition, including guiding other systems engineers, and co-ordinating supporting engineering disciplines and subject matter experts
• Interfacing with stakeholders, including customers or suppliers

Desirable Skills / Knowledge:

• Knowledge of defining software requirements, software interfaces and architectures
• Knowledge of missile related functionality: Launch, Separation & Gather, Mid-Course Guidance, Guidance and Homing
• Recognised systems engineering expertise
• Experience of working in AGILE teams and applying AGILE frameworks

Expected behaviours:

• Team Spirit - ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and across team boundaries essential
• Passion - driven to deliver value to our customers
• Innovative - continually looking for more effective ways to deliver value

Due to the nature of the role candidates must have SC clearance or DV in place to be considered.

If this sounds like something that would suit you, just get in touch!

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.