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.
Senior Missile Architect (IAS)
Known internally as Missile Architect
Location: based in Belfast, 4.5 days/ week in office (onsite), with <10% travel
Other: permanent, full-time, for eligible candidates, relocation support can be provided
This is an opportunity for a senior technical leader to drive the architectural vision for future missile systems while influencing strategy, investment, and technology direction across the business.
What the role has to offer
Shape the Future of Missile Capability - take a leading role in defining next-generation missile architectures, influencing technology choices, product strategies, and future capability roadmaps that will underpin tomorrow's defence solutions
End-to-End Product Lifecycle Exposure - shape missile capability across the full product lifecycle, from concept and innovation through to delivery and support. With exposure to diverse technologies, programmes, and stakeholders, you'll develop broad architectural expertise while making a tangible impact at every stage
Strategic Technical Leadership - operate at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and business strategy, providing technical leadership across concept development, bids, investment planning, and technology maturation activities
Our Opportunity
As a Senior Missile Architect, you will be at the forefront of shaping the next generation of missile and effector capability. Leading the assessment, selection, and integration of advanced technologies, you'll define future architectures that deliver operational advantage and underpin long-term product strategy.
You'll provide technical leadership across multiple technology domains, driving architectural decisions from early concept through to strategic…
