Senior Mission System Architect - Network & Data Communications

Job Title: Senior Mission System Architect – Network & Data Communications Portsmouth (Broad Oak) or Frimley, Filton, Dorchester, hybrid – 3 days on site – this role will require routine travel to other southern BAE sites within UK and occasionally internationally. Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. As a Senior Mission System Architect (Network & Data Communications), you will lead the design and assurance of network-centric mission system architectures that enable information exchange across complex , dynamic and disaggregated maritime environments. You will define secure, resilient and interoperable communications and data strategies that support Hybrid Navy objectives and force -level operations. Your work will help deliver connected, data-driven mission capabilities across current and future increasingly autonomous maritime platforms 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. Extensive experience in defence networking, communications and system-of-systems architecture. Strong expertise in data architectures, cyber security and digital engineering Within the dynamic and rapidly expanding Naval Ships Combat Systems business, you will form part of a highly skilled team of system architects charged with shaping the future of maritime mission systems. Working across domestic and international programmes alongside enterprise partners, in bringing to bear your specialist expertise , you will ensure that candidate solutions are innovative, future-force-ready, operationally relevant and coherent with customer and business needs. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. LI-hybrid #