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At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Principal Senior Technical Architect - Systems Integration at either our Farnborough or Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.\nThe Role\nAs a Principal Senior Technical Architect - Systems Integration, you will be a senior technical leader responsible for architecting, integrating, and delivering complex Defence capabilities across land, maritime, air, space, cyber, and C4ISR domains. The role focuses on systems engineering excellence, large-scale integration, and Agile Delivery within the Defence enterprise.\nDay-to-day, you will operate as a trusted advisor to MOD stakeholders and Front-Line Commands for an architect that defines and drives the technical strategy for major Defence programmes, competitive bids, and capability transformation initiatives.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nLeading end to end Systems Engineering activities in accordance with Defence and our customers best practices, covering requirements capture, system design, interface definition, verification, validation and acceptance\nDeveloping and managing system of systems architecture supporting multi domain integration\nLeading technical integration efforts across platforms, sensors, data links, applications, networks, and command-and-control systems overseeing the integration across multiple partners and stakeholders\nLeading technical solutions and architecture development for major MOD bids developing credible, compliant, and value-drive capability propositions\nDeveloping trusted relationships with MOD stakeholders, Front-Line Commands, and Defence industry partners whilst translating Defence user needs\nLeading multi-disciplinary engineering teams across systems, software, cyber, security, operational analysis, and platform integration fostering a culture of systems thinking\nEssential experience of the Principal Senior Technical Architect - Systems Integration:\nExtensive experience solving complex systems engineering and integration projects within the Defence sector\nA strong understanding of Defence acquisition, engineering, and governance frameworks\nDemonstrated experience leading system-of-systems integration across platforms, sensors, networks, and missions systems\nStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior decision-makers\nSignificant involvement in major Defence bids, technical solutions, or acquisition programmes\nPrevious experience applying Agile and modern engineering practices in sensitive or heavily regulated environments\nEssential qualifications for thePrincipal Senior Technical Architect - Systems Integration:\nWe value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.\nThis role is 37 hours per week based at either our Farnborough or Malvern site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Customer travel will be required.\nFarnborough\nAt our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.\nWhy Join QinetiQ?\nAs we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.\nAs a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. 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