Solutions Architect - Defence

Rolls-Royce plc; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Bristol is seeking a Solutions Architect for Defence on a full‑time hybrid basis (3 days on site). You will translate business needs into integrated solutions aligned with the Rolls-Royce roadmap and drive architectural design within the New Demand Team.

The role requires demonstrable IT architecture experience in defence/aerospace or secure tech, consultancy background, end-to-end lifecycle ownership, and experience leading blended global teams through large transformation

Qualifications

• Experience in defence/aerospace or secure technology environments.
• End-to-end project lifecycle ownership is required.
• International/global team leadership experience advantageous.
• Security clearance (UK) may be required or supported by Rolls-Royce.

Responsibilities

• Interpret business requirements to enable the design of integrated solutions in line with the RR roadmap.
• Lead the design of architecture within the New Demand Team for integrated solutions per standards.
• Provide leadership on technical aspects of systems development and integration.
• Support the presentation of the architectural IT solution back to the business.

Skills

IT architecture

Consultancy

End-to-end lifecycle

Global team leadership

Transformation programmes

Technologies assessment

Education

TOGAF or equivalent IT Architecture qualification

Job description

Job Description Solutions Architect - Defence Full Time (Hybrid 3 Days a week onsite) Bristol

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

What you will be doing:

• Interpreting business requirements to enable the design of integrated solutions in accordance with the RR roadmap.
• Leading the design of architecture within the New Demand Team for integrated solutions in line with appropriate standards.
• Providing leadership and direction on technical aspects of systems development and integration in line with technical strategies, standards etc.
• Supporting the presentation of the architectural IT solution back to the business.

Position Qualifications:

• Demonstrable IT architecture experience ideally from a defence, aerospace, secure technology ,critical infrastructure, or other complex engineering environments.
• A background in consultancy would be suited to this role.
• End to end project/programme lifecycle ownership.
• Experience of managing and leading blended global teams (e.g. internal/contract/supplier/onshore/offshore etc.).
• Large transformation programme/ project exposure/ experience.
• Actively seeks to understand the implications of new technologies and industry developments, communicating the opportunity and impact to the team.
• TOGAF or similar qualification in IT Architecture.
• International working experience (has worked overseas) is a bonus.

Our vision

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

To work for the Rolls‑Royce Defence business, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls‑Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MOD and Government body approved cases, a dual national.

Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.