Maritime Solutions Architect

Resourcing Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is looking for a highly skilled Solution Architect to lead in designing modern maritime defence systems. This role requires extensive experience in the defence industry, especially in maritime architectures and C4ISR integration. The ideal candidate will translate operational requirements into system designs and lead architecture for various maritime solutions. Strong collaboration with engineering teams and customers will be essential to ensure alignment with operational needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the defence industry.
• Strong understanding of maritime systems and architectures.
• Ability to lead technical solutions and engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of military maritime solutions.
• Translate operational requirements into system designs.

Skills

Security clearance

Experience in defence industry

Expertise in maritime systems

Understanding of platform design

Leadership in technical solutions

Job description

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.

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.

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