Solution Architect – Secure Military Systems

BAE SYSTEMS; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Solution Architect to develop innovative maritime and naval defence architectures. You will engage with customers to understand operational challenges and shape future capability, collaborating with engineering, programme, and business development teams to craft technical solutions.

The role is based in Christchurch or Frimley with hybrid and flexible arrangements. We offer lifelong learning, career development, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical solutions in maritime, defence, naval, aerospace, or mission-critical environments.
• Understanding of maritime platforms or integrated mission systems.
• Strong knowledge across systems integration and digital architectures.
• Experience translating operational needs into technical solutions for customers.
• Ability to evaluate architectural decisions considering technical, operational, and commercial factors.
• Proven experience preparing technical proposals and architecture artefacts.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence diverse audiences.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard and potential higher-level vetting requirements; UK residency considerations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solution architectures for maritime and naval defence programmes.
• Engage directly with customers to understand operational challenges and shape future maritime capability.
• Collaborate with engineering, programme, and business development teams to create technical solutions.
• Support bids and growth opportunities by developing technical proposals.
• Design end-to-end solutions spanning platforms, shore infrastructure, and digital services.
• Produce architecture documentation and artefacts throughout the solution lifecycle.

Skills

Complex environments

Architectural decisions

Customer engagement

Security & networks

Effective communication

Tools

Architect

Support

Security

Network

Job description

Salary: £59,000 - 99,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience delivering complex technical solutions in maritime, defence, naval, aerospace, communications, or other mission-critical environments
• Understanding of maritime platforms, naval operational concepts, or integrated mission systems
• Strong technical knowledge across systems integration, digital architectures, secure communications, networks, software-enabled capabilities, or platform modernisation
• Experience engaging with customers and stakeholders to translate operational needs into practical technical solutions
• Ability to evaluate technical, operational, commercial, and programme considerations when making architectural decisions
• Proven experience preparing technical proposals, solution designs, and architecture artefacts
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences
• Applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically requires 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the vetting level. Security and export control restrictions may also affect eligibility based on factors including nationality, previously held nationalities, and place of birth.

Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative solution architectures for maritime and naval defence programmes
• Engage directly with customers to understand operational challenges and shape future maritime capability
• Collaborate with engineering, programme, and business development teams to develop technical solutions
• Support bids and growth opportunities by developing technical proposals
• Design end-to-end solutions spanning platforms, shore infrastructure, communications, and digital services
• Produce architecture documentation and design artefacts throughout the solution lifecycle

Technologies:

• Architect
• Support
• Security
• Network

More:

We are BAE Systems, a global defence, aerospace, and security company. This Solution Architect role is part of our Digital Intelligence business, which has more than 4,500 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts working collaboratively across 10 countries to deliver secure solutions for UK and international customers. The role is based in Christchurch or Frimley, with work primarily at our sites and customer locations; hybrid and flexible arrangements may be available. Salary is competitive, depending on skills and experience. We offer lifelong learning, meaningful work, career development, tailored rewards, support for financial and personal wellbeing, and a supportive, inclusive culture. The closing date is 9 October 2026, though we may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

last updated 40 week of 2026