At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative solutions to tackle global security challenges and lead technical projects.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a leading tech company dedicated to national security.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while collaborating with international agencies.
- Qualifications: Experience in systems architecture and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Due to continued growth, Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Architect to join our Mission Systems C-UAS Team. We provide world-leading solutions to an increasing worldwide threat and our teams work alongside international government agencies, helping to ensure National Security.
The Solution Architect activities will refine existing implementations but more importantly support and define the strategic direction and architectures in order to fulfil future challenges in the C-UAS solution space. Hybrid working from our dedicated site in Basildon (we could consider working out of our main sites in the South, but frequent travel to Basildon would be required).
As Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for:
- SI Enterprise Architecture design
- Identification of technical solutions & architectures
- Technical leadership in bids and external studies
- Scope of and participation in PV through to support to Capability Management for product portfolios
- Proposing and evaluating alternative technical and commercial approaches to delivering prime contract capability and systems to the customer
- Generation of white papers to shape thinking within the stakeholder community
- Developing a combination of systems and software solutions
You will be highly experienced in proposing and evaluating technical and commercial approaches to delivering prime contract capability and systems to defence customers. A good understanding of Open and Common Standards/Frameworks relevant to the solution space (e.g. SAPIENT, Land Data Model, GVA etc.) is essential. The ability to develop white papers to shape and steer thinking within the stakeholder community is also required.
Experience of working with customers/end-users at a senior commercial and technical level is essential, along with estimating costs and technical risk for each solution approach. Security Clearance is required.
We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
- Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits: including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo, we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
