Systems Architect

Job Description:
Are you a Systems Architect? Do you enjoy working with high-end tech and innovative products/solutions? Leonardo have an opportunity for a Systems Architect to support increasing numbers of large and complex Systems Integrator (SI) programmes being delivered and bid within Leonardo Integrated Sensors & Protection (ISP) business across Land, Naval & Airborne Communication domains. This role is on site in either in Southampton, Basildon or Bristol on a hybrid basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to utilise and develop your current skills within an industry leading technology company. Working on real engineering problems, designing and developing solutions that sit at the heart of our products... Not to mention, we offer an award winning package.
About the Role
As a Systems Architect you will be working in a part of our business that has a rich heritage in Electronic Warfare and communications. Boasting over 100 years of history and providing the latest advances in radio frequency technology to our military customers in the UK and further afield.
We build interesting and challenging complex systems, with a diverse product portfolio of complex sensing and protective technologies. Given the complexity it requires a cross cutting approach to systems architectural development.
Working within ISP, the Systems Architect responsibilities include:
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
Apply System-of-System and product development approaches to ensure alignment and efficiencies across multiple projects
Provide internal consultation and Systems Engineering expertise to support projects
Support design reviews as a reviewing stakeholder
Engage with customers and stakeholders to elicit system needs and constraints
Derive functional and behavioural aspects of a system
Conduct and document trade space analysis to inform key high-level design decisions
Produce candidate solution architectures and derive requirements at all levels
Apportion and budget performance across a system or system of systems
Work with the Bid & Project Manager roles to estimate the cost based on alternative solutions and approaches
Play an essential role in the broader Systems Engineering team, assisting with process tailoring and the roll out of best practice in MBSE, Systems Architecture and Systems Engineering
Mentoring and coaching colleagues in core System Architecting skills and practices
About You
You will have proven experience as a Systems Architect. We are looking for systems thinkers, who have:
Broad experience across engineering lifecycles, with an emphasis on operational analysis and systems decomposition
A record of addressing large-scale complex systems, system-of-systems or product line problem spaces
Knowledge and experience of MBSE frameworks, tools, languages and their application in the methodical decomposition of a system
Experience in managing and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to build trust and respect at different levels.
Relevant domain experience in either military electronics, electronic warfare, naval communications or vehicle-mounted systems
Proven leadership and decision-making skills in a high complexity, dynamic environment at a senior level
Experience of integration, with an understanding of emergent properties, potential resultant issues, cost and schedule implications, and potential mitigations
All successful applicants must be eligible for full security clearance and access to UK-caveated and ITAR controlled information. For more information and guidance, please visit:
What we Offer
A competitive salary based on your experience and skills and an award winning benefits package that includes;
Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
Holidays: Up to 45 days holiday! ...25 days, plus bank holidays and opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year. There is also an option to buy/sell leave.
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 23% total contribution)
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
Bonus Scheme: (role dependent)
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
Primary Location:
GB - Basildon
Additional Locations:
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Southampton
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid