Solution Architect

Manpower Group (UK); Frimley; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace & defence organization is looking for a Solution Architect based in Frimley or Christchurch. You will design military digital defence solutions, collaborate with teams, and document designs that align with customer needs. The ideal candidate will have deep technical understanding, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with UK MOD standards. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Deep technical understanding in digital technologies and integration strategies.
• Familiarity with UK MOD and NATO Standards.
• Commercial awareness to achieve profitable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designing digital defence solutions for military applications.
• Collaborating with teams to propose innovative solutions.
• Documenting designs that meet customer requirements.

Skills

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

Domain knowledge of military projects

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Solution Architect Frimley or Christchurch (flexible hybrid). Competitive salary + excellent benefits. My client, a multinational Aerospace & defence organisation, is looking for a number of Solutions Architects to join their team based in either Frimley or Christchurch. They will also consider other locations south of the M4 motorway.

What you\'ll be doing

• Designing overall military digital defence solutions that meet our customer and end-user needs


• Collaboration with bidding, sales and 3rd parties to propose solutions that are innovative, competitive, achievable and value for money


• Documenting high and low-level designs that align with customer requirements


• Writing compelling technical proposals to support bids and pre-sales


• Presenting solutions and ability to influence customer strategies and requirements


• Horizon scanning of current and emerging technologies trends and innovations

Your skills and experiences

• As part of the Digital Intelligence team, you will primarily bring technical expertise, creative thinking and domain knowledge to the Solution Architect role and your skills will include:


• Deep technical understanding in digital technologies and integration strategies with military platforms


• Strong natural ability to problem solve, research and make sound decisions in a timely manner


• Domain knowledge of military projects and programmes


• Familiarity with UK MOD and NATO Standards


• Commercial awareness and business acumen to achieve successful and profitable value for money solutions


• Excellent team player, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Your career will likely have provided exposure to UK MOD, NATO or international projects and programmes that build on your use of technology and ability to solve complex technical problems, while delivering on time and within budget.

About you

• Ideally experience working within Defence


• A track record of successfully defining and delivering customer solutions


• Experience of working with account/business development teams

To apply for this role please send your cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below.