Principal Solutions Architect

Aurizn; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurizn is seeking a Principal Solution Architect to translate warfighting needs into credible, technically grounded, and commercially viable solutions. You will work across Capability, Business Development and technical teams to shape solution concepts and guide investment strategies that support Defence outcomes.

Reporting to the Chief Capability Officer, you will assess emerging technologies, perform mission engineering, and develop coherent architectures that address capability gaps while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in solution architecture, mission engineering, and systems engineering.
• Understanding Defence Capability Lifecycle across stages.
• Able to translate complex operational challenges into practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience in Defence or Defence industry environments.
• Collaborative, curious and aligned with Aurizn values.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer warfighting requirements into innovative solution concepts aligned with Aurizn’s capabilities.
• Conduct operational analysis and mission engineering to identify capability gaps and evaluate outcomes.
• Develop and refine coherent solution architectures using systems engineering and architecting principles.
• Assess emerging Defence technologies, trends and threat environments to keep solutions future-focused.
• Evaluate Aurizn’s capabilities and external technologies to address capability gaps.
• Recommend capability development strategies through investments, partnerships or collaborations.
• Provide technical and architectural expertise to support business cases, proposals and customer engagements.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Capability teams to shape opportunities and strategies.

Skills

Solution architecture

Mission engineering

Operational analysis

Systems engineering

Complex systems development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Defence industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

About Aurizn

Aurizn is an Australian-owned, private equity-backed defence technology company. For more than 15 years, we have worked alongside defence and national security organisations to solve problems in the operational environment.

About Aurizn

Aurizn is an Australian-owned, private equity-backed defence technology company. For more than 15 years, we have worked alongside defence and national security organisations to solve problems in the operational environment.

With a national workforce of more than 200 people, we combine specialist engineering, scientific and operational expertise with Australian-developed software, AI, Machine Learning and advanced modelling tools.

Aurizn delivers sovereign capability at scale, while remaining agile, specialised and closely aligned to customer needs.

We push the limits for a more secure future.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Capability Officer, the Principal Solution Architect plays a critical role in shaping Aurizn’s future capability growth by translating customer warfighting needs into innovative, technically credible and commercially viable solutions. Working across Capability, Business Development and technical teams, the role combines mission engineering, operational analysis and systems architecting to define solution concepts, identify capability gaps and guide investment, partnering and technology strategies that support Defence outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer warfighting requirements and operational outcomes into innovative solution concepts aligned with Aurizn’s technical capabilities.
• Conduct operational analysis and mission engineering activities to identify capability gaps, evaluate mission outcomes and assess solution effectiveness.
• Develop and refine coherent, deliverable solution architectures using systems engineering and systems architecting principles.
• Assess emerging Defence technologies, operational trends and threat environments to ensure solutions remain future-focused and operationally practical & relevant.
• Evaluate Aurizn’s existing capabilities, as well as external technologies, partners and acquisition opportunities, to address capability and delivery gaps.
• Recommend capability development strategies through internal investment, strategic partnerships, acquisitions or research collaborations.
• Provide technical and architectural expertise to support business cases, strategic growth initiatives, proposals and customer engagements.
• Collaborate closely with Business Development and Capability teams to shape customer opportunities, solution strategies and market growth initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
• Significant experience in solution architecture, mission engineering, operational analysis, systems engineering and complex systems development.
• Strong understanding of the Defence Capability Lifecycle, including concept development, acquisition, integration, sustainment and transition activities.
• Proven ability to translate complex operational challenges into practical and innovative technical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across customers, partners and internal teams.
• Experience within Defence, the ADF or Defence industry environments, with knowledge of integrated force concepts, systems modelling or Defence project delivery practices highly regarded.
• A collaborative and values-driven professional who demonstrates curiosity, strategic thinking and a commitment to Aurizn’s values of Be Better Together, Always Deliver, Embrace the Unknown and Think Clever

Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and have the ability to obtain a NV2 Security Clearance.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]