Description
Maritime Solution Architect
Location: UK South Coast based, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demand
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Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Maritime Solution Architect to lead the architecting and design of modern systems and digital solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms.
You will have extensive experience working in the defence industry, with specific expertise in maritime systems and architectures, mission systems, and C4ISR integration as well as understanding of overall platform design and architecture.
This role will include developing capability roadmaps, scoping technology integration, and undertaking customer engagement to position Leidos as a leader in Maritime Defence using cutting edge technology. You will work closely with engineering, delivery, business development and customer teams to ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements and operational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture and design of military maritime solutions, including combat systems, communications, navigation, and integrated platform management systems
- Translate complex operational and capability requirements into end-to-end system designs
- Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps.
- Ensure solutions are compliant with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g., DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD)
- Support bid and proposal efforts by leading the solution architecture and supporting technical writing and costing
- Conduct trade studies and design reviews to assess system performance, scalability, and interoperability
- Provide governance and oversight across engineering delivery to ensure architectural alignment and integration
- Stay abreast of emerging and cutting edge technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and system improvement including but not limited to uncrewed systems, advanced comms and AI
Required Skill and Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
- Substantial experience in solution or systems architecture within the defence and/or maritime domain
- Strong understanding of naval platforms (surface ships, submarines, UAVs/USVs) and their mission requirements
- Experience with C4ISR systems, weapon systems integration, or naval command systems
- Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288), MBSE, and digital twin concepts
- Hands-on experience with architecture frameworks (e.g., MODAF, NAF, TOGAF) and tools (e.g., Sparx EA, Cameo)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, safety, and information assurance in defence systems
- Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.
- SC clearance minimum
Skills Desired:
- Experience with multinational defence programs or NATO interoperability standards
- Understanding of shipbuilding programs, integrated logistics support (ILS), and lifecycle sustainment
- Exposure to AI, autonomy, or edge computing technologies in maritime settings
Clearance Requirements:
- Pre-screening to Start BPSS
- Clearance for Role SC
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What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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