Solution Architect Graduate Scheme at NATS

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NATS is the UK’s leading Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). Every year, we handle around 2.5 million flights and over 300 million passengers travelling in UK airspace. We provide air traffic management (ATM) services to 15 airports in the UK, as well as services to customers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.

We’re shaping the future of ATM through our purpose of ‘advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe’. We believe the size and diversity of our business make NATS an exciting choice for an exciting choice for graduates and those approaching graduation, as they consider their future careers.

Have you ever wondered how technology, people and complex systems work together to keep aircraft moving safely through UK airspace?

As a Graduate Solution Architect at NATS, you will help explore how our systems and services need to evolve for the future. You will work on real strategic challenges, helping turn ambitious ideas into solutions that are safe, practical and deliverable.

You do not need previous architecture experience. We are looking for curious people who enjoy solving problems, understanding how things connect and explaining complex ideas clearly.

Strategy defines what an organisation wants to achieve. Solution architecture helps work out how it can realistically be delivered. It means looking at the bigger picture, including how systems, services and teams work together, understanding dependencies, risks and constraints, and considering the choices and trade‑offs needed before investing in change.

The role is not focused on detailed design or coding. It is about using structured thinking and sound judgement to help the organisation make informed decisions.

• explore strategic ideas and help develop high-level solution options
• understand how technology, operations, people and services interact
• identify key dependencies, constraints and risks
• contribute to technical strategies, architectural models and roadmaps
• take part in workshops and architecture governance
• turn complex technical information into clear insights
• consider safety, resilience, regulation and operational impact
• work with stakeholders from across NATS.

As your confidence and experience grow, you will have opportunities to take greater ownership of architecture work, supported by your manager and the wider team.

You’ll be working at the heart of our organisation alongside other apprentices, graduates and experienced professionals. You’ll gain valuable insight into our business while making a tangible contribution to our success.

Your graduate scheme experience will give you the opportunity to build skills in systems thinking, solution architecture, risk and dependency analysis, technical strategy, road mapping and architectural modelling.

You’ll learn from experienced architects and operational specialists, gain exposure to real strategic decisions and develop your ability to communicate with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

You may also have opportunities to work towards relevant professional qualifications and learn established architecture, modelling and service management approaches.

On successful completion of the graduate scheme, there may be an opportunity to progress into an Associate Solution Architect role or continue your career within the wider Strategic Planning team.

Assessment centres will be held between 30 November and 11 December 2026.

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