Senior Mission System Architect - Network & Data Communications

In this role you shape network-centric mission system architectures for maritime environments, ensuring secure, interoperable communications and data flows across complex platforms. You will influence architectural direction with customers and partners to deliver future-ready, data-driven capabilities that support Hybrid Navy objectives. Join a high-caliber Naval Ships Combat Systems team focused on innovative, scalable solutions with global scope. This is a mission-driven opportunity to advance secure, open-architecture designs within a supportive, inclusive culture.

• lifelong learning
• meaningful work
• rewards tailored to you and your family
• support for financial and personal wellbeing
• balanced lifestyle
• inclusive workplace

• Lead network and data communications architecture strategy
• Define resilient, secure and interoperable communications and networking solutions
• Establish data models, protocols and integration standards
• Embed cyber security and assurance within architectural designs
• Champion open architectures, interfaces and digital engineering methodologies
• Influence customers and stakeholders on network-enabled capability development

• A degree in Engineering (or a related subject)
• Full membership of an appropriate engineering institution and be a Chartered Engineer (or actively working towards)
• Extensive experience in defence networking, communications and system-of-systems architecture
• Strong expertise in data architectures, cyber security and digital engineering

• Collaborative stakeholder engagement
• Cross-functional communication
• Influencing and establishing technical standards
• Defence networking
• System-of-systems architecture
• Data architectures