System Architect

Experis UK; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 15-20%

Job summary

Experis UK is seeking a Maritime Systems Architect to shape naval capabilities for defence customers, based in Frimley or Christchurch with 1-2 days onsite per week.

You will lead development of integrated architectures across platforms, shore infrastructure, and digital services, collaborating with customers, engineering teams and partners to deliver resilient solutions and winning technical proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex technical solutions in maritime/defence environments.
• Knowledge of maritime platforms and naval concepts.
• Ability to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to prepare proposals and architecture artefacts.

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 through winning proposals.
• Design end-to-end solutions spanning platforms, shore infrastructure, communications and digital services.
• Produce architecture documentation and design artefacts throughout the solution lifecycle.

Skills

Maritime systems

Defence & security

Naval platforms

Systems integration

Secure communications

Architecture governance

Job description

Maritime Systems Architect – Defence & Security Frimley or Christchurch(1-2 Days onsite p/w) Up to £85k+ 15-20% Bonus

As a Solution Architect within our Digital Intelligence business, you will help shape the future of maritime capability across the Royal Navy, allied naval forces and wider defence customers.

Working at the intersection of operational need and technical innovation, you will lead the development of integrated solutions that support modern naval operations, maritime situational awareness, secure communications, platform integration and digital transformation initiatives.

You will collaborate with customers, engineering teams, delivery specialists and industry partners to define architectures, influence requirements and solve some of the most complex challenges facing today's maritime domain. From front‑line vessels and shore‑based command environments through to next‑generation connected capabilities, your work will directly contribute to operational effectiveness and mission success.

This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership, customer engagement and strategic thinking while working on programmes that have real‑world impact. Whether your background is maritime systems, naval communications, platform integration, combat systems, networks or digital transformation, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and resilient solutions for our customers.

Core Duties:

• Development of 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 compelling technical solutions
• Support bids and growth opportunities through the development of winning 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

Essential skills:

• Experience delivering complex technical solutions within 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 with the ability to influence both technical and non‑technical audiences