Principal Solution Architect

Principal Solution Architect – North Hykeham (LN6) – Perm – Full Time

• Salary £65,000 - £80,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days December shut-dow
• Buy or sell up to 5 days’ annual leave
• Two pension schemes to choose from
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance + discounts for additional family members
• Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
• Multiple Save schemes
• Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Continuous Professional development support
• Annual Wellness Allowance

For 40 years, our Electronic Warfare Operations Support (EWOS) Group has delivered expert software, services and training to the UK and nations abroad. We provide services that can't be found anywhere else, and we're relied upon to support truly leading-edge programmes that direct the future of CEMA and the wider EW infrastructure for the UK and its allies.

MASS have a range of projects and products involving specialists across systems, modelling, firmware, and electronics engineering who combine their expertise to delivery world-leading capabilities.

How you’ll support us

Are you interested in creating new architectures to solve challenging problems? Do you like using models and data to drive decision making? Do you enjoy working with technical teams and customers to make their solution a reality?

This role will lead key development activities for a variety of cutting-edge projects focused on EW systems and supporting tools. Using your experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), high-level models will be created to capture requirements, architecture and design, flowing information and integrating workflows with our software, modelling and firmware teams.

These models will be used to define inputs to- and verify outputs from- development teams, ensuring verification, validation, and acceptance activities are successfully completed. This role will give you the influence to see your architecture and designs implemented across the project lifecycle.

The invaluable experience you'll bring, to help us achieve more

Essential experience

• Previous experience using MBSE to develop complex systems, involving software or firmware elements.
• Experience using modelling programming languages (MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar).
• Strong background in either Radar, Communications, Satellite, or Automotive systems exploiting the electromagnetic spectrum.

Desirable experience

• Systems modelling and architecture (SysML) and tools (MATLAB Systems Composer, Sparx EA, or Cameo Systems Modeler).
• Experience with software or hardware architectures (interfaces, components, functional and performance trade-offs).
• Experience working on technical bids.
• Experience with agile ways of working (SCRUM, Kanban etc.), specifically as a Product Owner.
• Experience across the engineering lifecycle, demonstrating how previous work covered requirements through to acceptance.
• Interest in cutting-edge technologies in the Electromagnetic Warfare domain (cognitive systems, digital array radars, neuromorphic processing etc.)
• Experience leading small technical teams, defining appropriate work packages for junior team members.

Our non-negotiables

• A UK National and eligible to work in the UK
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government SC-level security clearance

How MASS can support you

MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly-secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential.

Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our people are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive employee assistance programme.

We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you're ready for digital transformation. MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact.

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