Lead Solutions Architect (Sales Defense and Aerospace)

Curtiss-Wright; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in aerospace solutions is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to join their team in the UK. This remote position requires 40% travel. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years in technical sales and experience with major OEMs, managing a team while supporting technical sales activities. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Recognition

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in technical sales.
• 5 years in engineering management.
• Experience with major OEMs like Airbus, Thales, Leonardo.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Field Application Engineers.
• Support technical sales activities and customer engagement.
• Prepare technical proposals and provide post-sales support.

Skills

Sales to Defense and Aerospace OEMs

Technical sales

Customer engagement

CRM systems familiarity

Large datasets handling

Job description

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Lead Solutions Architect (Sales Defense and Aerospace), Christchurch

Client: Curtiss-Wright

Location: Christchurch, UK (Remote with 40% travel)

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 37bc15751310

Job Views: 28

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Solutions Architect (Sales Defense and Aerospace) to join our team in the UK!

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the global Sales organization at Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions.

Location: Remote - within the UK, with 40% travel to customer and CW sites.

Benefits: Paid Time Off, Retirement with Employer Match, Health and Wellness Benefits, Learning and Development Opportunities, Competitive Pay, Bonus Scheme, Recognition.

The role involves supporting the Annual Sales Plan through pre-sales and post-sales technical consulting, requiring extensive knowledge of complex products.

Responsibilities include managing a team of Field Application Engineers, supporting technical sales activities, customer engagement, technical proposal preparation, and post-sales support.

Qualifications include experience selling to or working with Defense and Aerospace OEMs, success in sales/orders, familiarity with CRM systems, and experience with large datasets.

Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years in technical sales and 5 years in engineering management, with prior dealings with major OEMs like Airbus, Thales, Leonardo preferred.

Join Curtiss-Wright, a leader in rugged solutions for demanding environments, and contribute to innovative defense and aerospace projects.