Solution Architect Maritime

ARM; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver maritime systems for a Defence client. The role involves leading architecture for naval capabilities, translating needs into designs, and ensuring compliance with military standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, a strong background in maritime systems, and proven architecture experience. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential. This position is based in Farnborough, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Background in maritime, naval, or defence systems required.
• Proven experience in solution or systems architecture desired.
• Strong understanding of naval platforms, C4ISR, and mission systems integration necessary.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and tools is important.
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and digital twin concepts is beneficial.
• Awareness of cybersecurity and information assurance in defence systems is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and system design for maritime solutions.
• Translate operational and capability needs into system designs.
• Engage with stakeholders to define and validate system architectures.
• Ensure compliance with military standards and safety requirements.
• Support bids and proposals through technical leadership.
• Conduct trade studies and design reviews for performance assessment.
• Oversee alignment and integration across multiple programmes.
• Drive innovation by monitoring emerging technologies.

Skills

Engineering degree

Background in maritime or defence systems

Experience in solution or systems architecture

Understanding of naval platforms and integration

Familiarity with architecture frameworks

Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle

Awareness of cybersecurity in defence

Stakeholder management and communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

Sparx EA

Cameo

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of autonomous and digital systems within the maritime domain with a leading Defence client of ours. The role involves shaping modern naval capabilities, integrating autonomy, mission systems, and digital technologies across multiple maritime platforms and programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and system design for maritime solutions, including combat systems, communications, autonomy, and integrated platform management.
• Translate operational and capability needs into end-to-end system designs.
• Engage with defence stakeholders, partners, and engineering teams to define and validate system architectures.
• Ensure compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements.
• Support bids and proposals through technical leadership, design governance, and solution costing.
• Conduct trade studies and design reviews to assess performance, scalability, and interoperability.
• Oversee technical alignment and integration across multiple programmes.
• Drive innovation by monitoring emerging technologies in autonomy, AI, and advanced communications.

Required Experience and Skills

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Background in maritime, naval, or defence systems (e.g., Royal Navy, defence industry).
• Proven experience in solution or systems architecture within defence or maritime domains.
• Strong understanding of naval platforms, C4ISR, and mission systems integration.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks (MODAF, NAF, TOGAF) and tools (Sparx EA, Cameo).
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle, MBSE, and digital twin concepts.
• Awareness of cybersecurity, safety, and information assurance in defence systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to lead technical strategy and governance.

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Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.