Job Description
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, working alongside international government agencies to ensure national security. This role enhances leadership and strategic direction within the Counter‑Uncrewed Aerial Systems domain. The Solutions Architect will refine existing implementations and support the definition of strategic direction and architectures to meet future challenges in the C‑UAS solution space.
The role is hybrid, based at the dedicated site in Basildon with frequent travel required.
Responsibilities
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. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:
* Maintaining high awareness of all relevant developments around C‑UAS, the associated technologies and frameworks
* Proposing and evaluating alternative technical and commercial approaches to delivering prime contract capability and systems to the customer
* Maximising the value of the Leonardo workshare
* Generation of white papers to shape thinking within the stakeholder community
* Developing the solution architecture for optimum cost effectiveness and URD compliance
* Developing a combination of systems and software solutions
* Working with Systems Architects and Systems Engineering, develop candidate system architectures and derive requirements at all system levels
* Supporting the Bid Team with cost estimation of solutions
* Perform cost‑benefit analysis of system component development versus COTS procurement
* Contribute to the development of Enterprise Architectures for major campaigns and programmes
About You
You will possess proven experience in a similar role, with a high awareness of relevant developments around associated technologies and frameworks. You will be highly experienced in proposing and evaluating technical and commercial approaches to delivering prime contract capability and systems to defence customers. Experience of developing Sensor/Effector systems including C2/GUI aspects.
* Good understanding of Open and Common Standards/Frameworks relevant to the solution space (e.g., SAPIENT, Land Data Model, GVA)
* Ability to develop white papers to shape and steer thinking within the stakeholder community
* Ability to lead cost/benefit analysis to inform make/buy decisions for System Solutions
* Experience working within the defence industry is essential
* Experience using tools such as DOORS, Cameo, The Mathworks is desirable
* Significant experience developing sensor and effector products/systems, including C2/GUI aspects, specifically the integration of technologies to achieve desired outcomes
* Experience working with customers/end‑users at a senior commercial and technical level – essential
* Estimating costs and technical risk for each solution approach
* Experience of full life cycle for product and system development – concept through to disposal
* Familiarity with open systems architectures/frameworks such as SAPIENT, LDM
* Experience of formal user requirements capture, traceability and compliance management methodology and tools
This is not an exhaustive list and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
Successful candidates will be UK nationals. This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including eligibility for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Benefits
* Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year
* 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
* All employees at management level and below eligible for our bonus scheme
* Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
* 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 hours with hybrid working options. For part‑time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role
Location & Working
* Primary Location: GB – Basildon
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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