Missile Architect - IAS

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Missile Architect (IAS) Location: based in Belfast, 4.5 days/ week in office (onsite), with Other: permanent, full-time, for eligible candidates, relocation support can be provided If you're excited by the opportunity to shape the future of missile capability, influence strategic technology decisions and work at the forefront of defence innovation, read on to discover how you can make an impact. What the role has to offer Shape Future Missile Concepts - play a key role in developing next-generation missile and effector architectures, helping to assess and integrate the technologies that will deliver future defence capability Broad Technical Exposure - gain experience across the full missile lifecycle, from concept development and technology assessment through to development, production, and in-service support. You'll work across multiple technologies and programmes, building broad architectural expertise Develop Your Technical Leadership - work alongside experienced architects and technical leaders, with opportunities to influence technical direction, support strategic initiatives, and progress towards Product Design Authority (PDA) responsibilities Our Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Capability Development Missiles, you'll join a team responsible for assessing emerging technologies, developing missile concept architectures, and supporting the future direction of Thales' effector portfolio. Working within Capability Development, you'll help evaluate subsystem technologies, contribute to archi