Lead Solution Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements—let's discuss what works best for you!

Salary: Starting from £70,000, based on your experience, plus a car allowance and bonus opportunities.

As a Lead Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our architectural solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Optimizing architecture solutions to align with schedules, scope, requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Influencing stakeholders from Directors to Subject Matter Experts, while leading a team of architects to achieve consensus on solutions.
• Designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions using the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software.
• Integrating with existing CAM, MES, and ERP solutions to enhance quality and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluating and selecting technologies and vendors to meet the needs of BAE’s Submarine programme.
• Collaborating with technology partners to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Developing and maintaining enterprise architecture frameworks that align business demands with industry best practices.
• Managing governance processes to ensure solutions meet architectural and design quality criteria.

Essential:

• Experience as a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect with a strong background in designing and implementing solutions for large engineering programmes.
• Familiarity with architecture repository tools like Enterprise Architect and architecture modeling frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels during business change events.

Desirable:

• Experience with JIRA and Confluence or similar collaboration technologies supporting agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of SAP and PE&O product suites for large manufacturing projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.
• Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• Flexible working options and access to an employee assistance programme.
• Cycle2work scheme and employee discounts.
• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of our largest Submarine programme, collaborating with external partners to innovate submarine design and build. Our shipyard is committed to enhancing the submarine design discipline, leveraging digital capabilities to boost business performance. You will be part of a team that is inventing the future of this capability. Relocation support packages are available for eligible roles.

This is your chance to make a real impact! We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and rewards integrity and merit. We are dedicated to empowering you to reach your full potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Information:

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 5th February 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply early!

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