Lead Solution Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—let's discuss the options that work best for you!

Salary: Starting from £70,000, depending on 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 experts to achieve consensus on architectures and solutions.
• Designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions using the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software.
• Integrating with existing CAM, MES, and ERP solutions to support quality, testing, construction, and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluating and selecting technologies and vendors to meet the needs of BAE’s Submarine programme.
• Collaborating with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues.
• Developing and maintaining enterprise architecture frameworks that align business demand with industry best practices.
• Managing governance processes to ensure that solution builds meet architectural and design review quality criteria.

Essential:

• Experience as a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect with a solid understanding of designing and implementing solutions for large engineering programmes.
• Familiarity with architecture repository tools like Enterprise Architect and architecture modeling frameworks.
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable:

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

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• A robust pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan
• Flexible working options
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle2work scheme and employee discounts
• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive

By joining our team, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to our largest Submarine programme. Collaborate with external partners to innovate and create submarine designs. Our shipyard is committed to enhancing the submarine design discipline by leveraging digital thread capabilities to improve business performance. This role is integral to inventing future capabilities, and we offer relocation support packages for eligible candidates.

At BAE Systems, 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 ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, 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 February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply early!

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