Systems Architect
hackajob
Date: 2 days ago
City: Luton
Contract type: Full time

hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.
Job Description
We have a fantastic new opportunity within the Electronic Warfare (EW) Line of Business (LoB) for a Systems Architect.
As part of our EW LoB strategy and Systems Engineering Improvement Plan, we are creating new and exciting roles aimed at transforming the way we operate. This is one of those new opportunities as a Systems Architect.
The Systems Architect acts as the focal point for managing and generating high level technical and enterprise architectures, bringing together development across multiple programmes in the EW area. The role will provide a clear point of contact on Systems Architecting for Capability, Chief Engineers and the Head of Systems Engineering.
What we build is exciting, interesting, challenging and complex. From a diverse product portfolio of airborne RF sensing technologies, through to designing and developing integrated toolset solutions, with each programme at a different stage in its development lifecycle. Given the complexity it requires a cross cutting approach to systems architectural development.
The focus of this role is to provide direction, guidance and expertise to ensure:
Given the nature of the work at this level we are able to offer custom working, however on-site working is expected.
As the Systems Architect for the EW LoB, you will:
Ideally, we are looking for a systems thinker, someone with:
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Diversity Statement
We are relentless about inclusion. We understand an inclusive environment is one that welcomes everyone as they are. We see diversity as a strength. We still have some way to go to achieving diverse teams across our whole business. We would like you to be part of our journey to creating that better balance and welcome applications from all individuals from all walks of life as we build a stronger company together.
Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Job Description
We have a fantastic new opportunity within the Electronic Warfare (EW) Line of Business (LoB) for a Systems Architect.
As part of our EW LoB strategy and Systems Engineering Improvement Plan, we are creating new and exciting roles aimed at transforming the way we operate. This is one of those new opportunities as a Systems Architect.
The Systems Architect acts as the focal point for managing and generating high level technical and enterprise architectures, bringing together development across multiple programmes in the EW area. The role will provide a clear point of contact on Systems Architecting for Capability, Chief Engineers and the Head of Systems Engineering.
What we build is exciting, interesting, challenging and complex. From a diverse product portfolio of airborne RF sensing technologies, through to designing and developing integrated toolset solutions, with each programme at a different stage in its development lifecycle. Given the complexity it requires a cross cutting approach to systems architectural development.
The focus of this role is to provide direction, guidance and expertise to ensure:
- Coherent development of overall architecture of EW systems solutions across multiple complex programmes and at all layers of abstraction.
- Contribute to a clear Architectural Vision, supporting Capability roadmaps, for development of products in the short, medium and long term.
- Support the continued development of Architecting methodologies in the Systems Engineering Function
Given the nature of the work at this level we are able to offer custom working, however on-site working is expected.
As the Systems Architect for the EW LoB, you will:
- Lead the development of solution strategies, approaches and roadmaps for the EW LoB in line with Capability roadmaps, leaning on industry standard approaches such as Product Line Engineering, as well as being able to innovate and tailor as required.
- Lead the production of candidate system solutions and architectures at all levels of abstraction and lead key decision making activities to support evaluation of these against cost, value and compliance and an understanding of appropriate inclusion and identification of design margins.
- Define and document enterprise level procedures, guidance and best practice for system architecting and associated tools
- Work with the Bid & Project Manager to estimate the cost based on alternative solutions and approaches
- Responsible for architectural decision making including trade off analysis and supplier/partnership strategies
- Responsible for thought leadership within the relevant stakeholder communities, including white papers, conferences, networking, reports and presentations as applicable.
- Contribute to development of enterprise architectures across campaigns and programmes
- Contribute to the initiation and development of external strategic relationships to enable delivery
- Travel within the UK to meet with our customers and industry partners.
- Support to the development and embedding of appropriate Systems Architecting methodologies, processes and initiatives within the sector.
Ideally, we are looking for a systems thinker, someone with:
- Experience in creating and defining architectures and interfaces for complex hardware and software solutions.
- Experience in managing and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven leadership and decision-making skills in a high complexity, dynamic environment at a senior level.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to build trust and respect at different levels.
- Experience of integration, with an understanding of emergent properties, potential resultant issues, cost and schedule implications, and potential mitigations.
- Tenacity and determination, with a desire to deliver outputs and results.
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Diversity Statement
We are relentless about inclusion. We understand an inclusive environment is one that welcomes everyone as they are. We see diversity as a strength. We still have some way to go to achieving diverse teams across our whole business. We would like you to be part of our journey to creating that better balance and welcome applications from all individuals from all walks of life as we build a stronger company together.
Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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