Lead Solution Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – feel free to discuss the options with your recruiter!

Salary: Starting from £70,000, depending on experience, plus a car allowance and bonus!

• Optimizing Architecture Solutions: Align solutions with schedules, scope, requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Influencing Across Levels: Collaborate with everyone from Directors to Subject Matter Experts, leading a team of architects to gain consensus on solutions.
• Designing Enterprise-Level Solutions: Utilize the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software to implement innovative solutions.
• Integrating Systems: Seamlessly integrate into existing CAM, MES, and ERP solutions to enhance quality and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluating Technologies: Select the right technologies and vendors to meet the needs of BAE’s Submarine programme.
• Resolving Technical Issues: Work with technology and software partners to tackle complex challenges.
• Developing Frameworks: Maintain enterprise architecture frameworks that align business demands with industry best practices.
• Managing Governance Processes: Ensure that solution builds meet architectural and design quality criteria.

Essential:

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

Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional perks include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also qualify for an annual incentive!

By joining our team, you’ll play a crucial role in 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. This is your chance to be part of a team shaping the future!

This is a place where you can truly make a difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals 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 reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Note: 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 March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible!

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