Enterprise Architect

Role Title:
MBSE Architect / Enterprise Architect
Location:
Derby
Reporting to:
Program Manager
The Project
Our customer is a multi-national defence organisation currently in the process of digitalising and transforming the engineering processes across their product life cycle. The transformation shall extend into Digital Twin, therefore needing all the enabling technologies and processes commencing from requirements through to retirement.
The project is envisaged as the transformer - evaluating current processes, developing digital processes and tools to enable the transformation. Apart from the development the project would support deploying the processes into projects.
Role Overview:
As an MBSE Architect / Enterprise Architect, you will play a pivotal role in the project in developing and implementation of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) strategies and architectures for complex systems. This role requires a deep understanding of multi-domain product development processes and Systems Engineering. Proficiency in Enterprise Architecture modelling frameworks such as TOGAF and modelling notations like ArchiMate and BPMN along with strong SysML skills are a requirement.
Experience in defining strategy and driving organisation wide MBSE deployment is a mandatory requirement. As is, an ability to document processes in a clear succinct manner.
Ideally as a certified professional from INCOSE, you will exploit your experience to define MBSE strategy and detailed methods across domains (software, mechanical engineering, electronics hardware etc.). Aligning the MBSE Architecture into Enterprise Goals and coordinating with the Enterprise/ Solution/ Technical Architecture would be crucial elements of your role.
Additionally, your ability to translate complex concepts into understandable language for team members is crucial, along with your organisational skills and experience in agile methodologies.
Experience in mentoring on MBSE and EA would be a desired attribute since it is so critical to this role that is driving the transformation.
Required Skills (Technical Competency):
MBSE Architecting and Organisation wide deployment: Demonstrated experience in defining architecture and enterprise wide Deployment, comfortable with multiple tools and languages for MBSE
Architecture Modelling Notations
Engineering Foundation/ Experience : Experience/ Exposure to engineering (mechanical, electronics, software) in automotive, aerospace, other defence domains
Problem-Solving Skills : Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Communication Skills : Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork and documentation, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple understandable language.
Leadership : Ability to develop and lead conversations in both formal and informal customer settings to drive thoughts around MBSE, EA and other topics related to development and deployment
Desired Skills:
Experience in working across full product life cycle i.e. Requirements through to Retirement
Advanced Degree: A Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
Agile Methodology Experience: Extensive experience with agile methodologies in the context of digital transformation projects.
Project Management Ability: Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
TOGAF Certification
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract
Pay: Up to GBP65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Flexitime
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EA_MBSE