Lead Solution Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role.

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

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 at all levels, 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 appropriate technologies and vendors to meet BAE’s Submarine programme needs.
• 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 and 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 effectively at all levels, especially during business change events.

Desirable:

• Experience with JIRA and Confluence in supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration technologies.
• Knowledge of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar 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, leveraging digital thread capabilities to boost 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. Join an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those currently underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.

Closing Date: 7th April 2025

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