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# Systems Architect/ MBSE - Mission Planning

- **Company:** Matchtech
- **Location:** Gloucester, UK
- **Salary:** £30,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Rhapsody, Requirements Management, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2886940011-2

## About the Role

* Experience in systems architecture and using Model Based Systems Engineering
 * Proficiency with modelling tools such as Rhapsody or equivalents, configuration control tools like EWM, and requirements management tools such as DOORS Next Gen
 * Solid understanding of SysML and architectural principles
 * Desire to work within a complex problem space across product lines
 * Ability to communicate and engage positively with cross-functional teams
 * Good problem-solving skills
 * Knowledge of Mission Planning is useful but not essential

## Description

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is looking for a Mission Planning Systems Architect to join their team. This permanent role requires a dynamic individual who will play a key part in designing the Mission Planning system for the next generation of strike weapons across air and maritime domains. The successful candidate will work onsite 3-5 days per week due to workload classification and will need to meet security clearance requirements as a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship., * Collaborate with design teams to evolve and capture system design using MBSE principles

 * Generate and review architecture artefacts
 * Contribute to engineering milestones and key design reviews
 * Ensure best model practices are followed and designs are complete, coherent and drive development
 * Work with wider Weapon Systems teams to ensure traceability
 * Drive commonality and re-use across product lines


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