Solution Architect

Stevenage

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £45k to £60K dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Paid overtime (dependent on level)
• Up to 15 days flexi leave (dependent on level)
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Our enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically for this role you will work 2-3 days on-site.

Equality Diversity & Inclusion: MBDA are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has equal opportunity to reach their potential. More information and details on our employee led communities can be found at belonging

MBDA are accelerating their digital journey towards an increasingly connected enterprise where continuity and integration between specialist toolsets is becoming critical.

The Digital Solutions team in Information Systems (Engineering) are seeking an experienced and flexible IT specialist to be a Solution Architect, working with the Head of Group IS Engineering Programmes and other Solution Architects in the UK and France. The role will create, pioneer and revise solutions for the benefit of the all the engineering functions across the business with an initial focus on the FC/ASW programme.

This could include small and large solution design as well as some project or task management responsibilities for early stages of projects. A key driver for MBDA is to retain and build the knowledge of our enterprise within the internal teams.

You will be a key team member, working collaboratively with Architects, Analysts and Integration specialists, as we seek to improve the standards and repeatability of our application offerings across the group.

• A broad level of technical information technology and information systems knowledge, preferably in a defence level environment. Knowledge of Model Base Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools as well of an awareness of Agile techniques is an advantage.
• Experience of enterprise application lifecycle management of information systems including solution design, acquisition, testing, release and deployment, as well as appreciation of operational needs. This should include proven solution skills, but training can be given for specific Architecture skills such a TOGAF, UAF, DODAF.
• Ability to coordinate resources, internal and external with, a good level of technical competence to ensure solutions are created to the operational and security standards required for the defence industry.

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.