Maritime Solutions Architect

Frontier Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions provider is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to lead the design of military maritime systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within the defense industry, including a strong understanding of naval platforms and architectural integration. You will translate operational requirements into comprehensive system designs and ensure compliance across engineering delivery. This role requires SC clearance and a proven background in technical leadership. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution or systems architecture within the defence and/or maritime domain.
• Proven technical leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of naval platforms and mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of military maritime solutions.
• Translate operational requirements into system designs.
• Provide governance across engineering to ensure alignment and integration.

Skills

Solution or systems architecture

Stakeholder management

Technical governance

Cybersecurity knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Sparx EA

Cameo

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared individual to lead the design and development of modern autonomous and digital C4ISR systems and solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms.

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This role supports multiple maritime and related defence opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within the defence industry, with specific expertise in maritime systems and architectures, autonomy, mission systems, and C4ISR integration, as well as a strong understanding of maritime platform design.

You will develop capability roadmaps across the Maritime area, scope technology innovation and capability integration, engage with customers to position us as a leader in Maritime Defence, and lead technical solutions on bids and opportunities.

The Solution Architect will collaborate closely with programme-specific architects and engineers, programme delivery teams, business development, divisional technical leadership, and customer stakeholders to ensure solutions align with operational requirements.

Primary Responsibilities : Lead the architecture and design of military maritime solutions, including combat systems, Strike Net, communications, autonomous navigation, and integrated platform management systems across multiple opportunities.

Translate complex operational and capability requirements into end-to-end system designs.

Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners, and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps.

Review solutions for compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g.

DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD).

Support bid and proposal efforts, shaping and developing solution architectures and contributing to technical proposals and costing reviews.

Conduct trade studies and design reviews to assess performance, scalability, and interoperability.

Provide governance and oversight across engineering delivery to ensure architectural alignment and integration across maritime programmes.

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in areas such as uncrewed systems, advanced communications, and AI.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

Maritime, Royal Navy, or Military service background.

Extensive experience in solution or systems architecture within the defence and / or maritime domain.

Strong understanding of naval platforms (surface ships, submarines, UAVs / USVs, Strike Net, Tactical C4ISR) and their mission requirements.

Experience in technical governance, sign-off, or technical design authority roles.

Understanding of maritime autonomy, policies, and strategy, with the ability to influence technical direction.

Experience with C4ISR systems, weapon systems integration, or naval command systems.

Knowledge of combat management systems and developments in cross-platform and multi-service data sharing.

Familiarity with the systems engineering lifecycle (ISO / IEC / IEEE 15288), MBSE, and digital twin concepts.

Proficiency in architecture frameworks (MODAF, NAF, TOGAF) and tools (Sparx EA, Cameo).

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, safety, and information assurance in defence systems.

Proven stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.

Skilled in designing complex mission-critical systems that meet operational, schedule, and budgetary constraints.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex solutions clearly to internal and client leadership.

Clearance Requirements : Clearance to Start : SC Clearance for Role : SC / DV Must be a sole UK citizen currently holding SC clearance, with potential to gain DV.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173