Maritime Autonomy Solution Architect

Maritime Autonomy Solution Architect – Leidos

Location: Farnborough, UK – flexible work-from-home arrangements available.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and security‑cleared Solution Architect to lead the architecting and design of modern autonomous and digital C4

ISR systems and solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms.

The role will support multiple maritime and related defence opportunities with the candidate will have extensive experience working in the defence industry, with specific expertise in maritime systems and architectures, autonomy, mission systems, and C4

ISR integration as well as good understanding of maritime platform design.

This role will include developing relevant capability roadmaps across the Leidos Maritime area, scoping technology innovation, capability integration, undertaking customer engagement to position Leidos as a leader in Maritime Defence using cutting edge technology and leading the solution on bids and opportunities.

The Solution Architect will work closely with programme‑specific architects and engineers, programme delivery, business development, wider divisional technical leadership and customer teams to ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements and operational needs.

• Lead the architecture and design of military maritime solutions, including combat systems, Strike Net, communications, autonomous navigation, and integrated platform management systems, across multiple opportunities
• 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.
• Review solutions to ensure compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g., DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL‑STD).
• Support bid and proposal efforts by contributing to the shaping, solution development and associated governance of the solution architecture and supporting technical proposal and costing reviews.
• 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 across maritime opportunities
• 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.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Maritime / Royal Navy / Military service experience
• Extensive experience in solution or systems architecture within the defence and/or maritime domain.
• Strong understanding of naval platforms (surface ships, submarines, UAVs/USVs, Strike Net, Tactical C4
  
  ISR) and their mission requirements.
• Experience in technical governance/sign off and technical design authority roles
• Understanding of maritime autonomy, technology, policies and strategy, able to use this to influence Leidos technical strategy and direction
• Experience with C4
  
  ISR systems, weapon systems integration, or naval command systems.
• Knowledge of combat management systems and the latest developments in the cross platform and multi service data sharing 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.
• Highly skilled at solutioning and designing complex mission critical systems and services which meet customer needs whilst remaining implementable within schedule and budget.
• Excellent communications skills to engage with executive leadership (internally and client) articulating solution and technical capability aligned to the business challenges.
• Excellent written and presentation communication skills.

• Clearance to Start – SC
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