Salary: £70,000 - 85,000 per year Requirements: Strong capability in high-level system design and decomposition into subsystems, including the analysis and recording of design decisions Ability to design and integrate complex systems Deep understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and protocols used in constrained or deployed environments Skilled in applying COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) technologies to military or mission-critical contexts Ability to own the diagnosis and resolution of technical issues within a project team Any experience with SATCOMS, Radars/Aerials is highly desirable Suitable candidates may have previously been Systems Engineers, Solution Architects, Project Managers Extensive MOD experience Defence background Experience working on Falcon Project is desirable but not essential Exposure to NATO projects is desirable but not essential Responsibilities: Lead development activities alongside a team of engineers, guiding them from high-level design through to sub-system integration Provide specialist expert direction on how commercial technologies can be adapted and applied to the unique challenges of military deployed networks, ensuring robust, secure, and mission-ready solutions Work closely with our Technical Authorities to ensure our products remain industry-leading and compliant with customer requirements and standards Bring fresh perspectives to improve the way we work and help inspire the next generation of technical experts from our Talent Pool Support the development of technical proposals for new projects Technologies: Support Network Architect More: We are a multi-national Aerospace & Defence organization looking to hire multiple Network Solution Architects to join our Digital Intelligence teams in Christchurch, Filton, or Portsmouth. We offer a competitive salary along with bonuses, and we embrace hybrid working to provide flexibility for our employees. If youre passionate about leading innovative projects in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. last updated 4 week of 2026