Lead Solution Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements—let's discuss the options that suit you best!

Salary: Starting from £70,000, depending on experience, plus a car allowance and bonus opportunities.

As a Lead Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our architectural solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Optimizing architecture solutions to align with schedules, scope, requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Influencing stakeholders from Directors to Subject Matter Experts, while leading a team of architects to achieve consensus on solutions.
• Designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions using the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software.
• Integrating with existing CAM, MES, and ERP solutions to enhance quality and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluating and selecting technologies and vendors to meet the needs of BAE’s Submarine programme.
• Collaborating with technology partners to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Developing and maintaining enterprise architecture frameworks that align business strategy with proven industry practices.
• Managing governance processes to ensure solutions meet architectural and design quality criteria.

Essential:

• Experience as a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect with a strong background in designing and implementing solutions for large engineering programmes.
• Familiarity with architecture repository tools like Enterprise Architect and architecture modeling frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels, especially during business change events.

Desirable:

• Experience with JIRA and Confluence or similar collaboration technologies supporting agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of SAP and PE&O product suites for large manufacturing projects.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• A robust pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan
• Flexible working options
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle2work scheme and employee discounts
• Eligibility for an annual incentive

By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of our largest Submarine programme, collaborating with external partners to innovate submarine design and build. Our shipyard is committed to enhancing the submarine design discipline, leveraging digital capabilities to boost business performance. This role is your chance to be part of a team that is inventing the future!

At BAE Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with us.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 27th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

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