About the role
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.
Systems Architect - Weapon Systems (IAS)
Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with <15% travel
Other: permanent, full-time
Interested in helping shape the future of advanced Weapon Systems? This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation defence capabilities, influencing technical strategy, and delivering innovative solutions for our customers.
What the role has to offer
Support the development of advanced Weapon System architectures and technology plans
Work directly with customers, senior stakeholders, and product leaders, acting as a key technical authority across major programmes and strategic initiatives
Evaluate emerging technologies, de-risk future capabilities, and turn advanced concepts into operational products that deliver real-world impact
Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Capability Development - Weapon Systems within the IAS Technical Directorate, this is a rare opportunity to influence the future of advanced defence capability. As a System Architect, you will lead the development of innovative Weapon System solutions, shaping architectures, technology roadmaps, and strategic investment decisions that drive next-generation products. Working across engineering, technology, and customer-facing teams - you will provide technical leadership across bids, programmes, and product development, ensuring solutions deliver operational excellence, performance, and value.
We are looking for an experienced Systems Architect or Technical Leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and turning emerging technologies into real-world capability. You will possess a breadth of technical capability, comfortable wor…
