Description
Solution Architect for Growth
Location:Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demand
Role Overview:
We are seeking aGrowth Solutions Architectto drive our Maritime Defence Campaign strategies and develop innovative solutions across a portfolio of opportunities.
This role will focus on shaping capability roadmaps, technology integration, and strategic customer engagement to position Leidos as a leader in Maritime Defence using cutting edge tech across all forms of UxV, advanced comms and AI.
TheGrowth Solutions Architectwill work closely with engineering, business development and customer teams to ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements and operational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Campaign Strategy Development:Define and execute the Maritime Defence growth strategy, identifying opportunities across multiple programmes including Maritime Autonomy (all forms of UxV from Small to Extra Large) and modern ‘StrikeNets’
- Solution Architecture:Develop and integrate innovative solutions that leverage emerging technologies in the maritime space
- Customer Engagement:Establish and maintain strong relationships to shape future requirements
- Technology Roadmapping:Lead the development of capability roadmaps to align with defence acquisition trends and evolving threats
- Competitive Analysis:Assess industry competitors, identifying differentiators and positioning strategies for key pursuits
- Proposal Leadership:Provide technical leadership in bid activities, including developing value propositions, solution concepts, and pricing strategies
- Collaboration & Teaming:Work with internal and external stakeholders to form strategic partnerships and maximise campaign success
Skills Required:
- Strategic Thinking:Ability to define long-term growth strategies and align solutions with evolving defence priorities
- Maritime Defence Expertise:Knowledge of naval operations, platform capabilities, and mission requirements, including UK Commando Force operations and tech
- Systems Integration:Understanding of complex defence systems, autonomy, cyber resilience, and electronic warfare
- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:Proven ability to influence defence customers and shape acquisition strategies
- Proposal Development:Experience leading solution development, building white papers, and bid responses for major defence contracts (relevant internal MOD experience will also be considered)
- Financial & Commercial Acumen:Ability to develop business cases, pricing models, and commercial strategies for growth initiatives
Skills Desired:
- Experience in Defence Procurement:Knowledge of MOD acquisition frameworks, ITT/PQQ processes, and defence funding mechanisms
- Naval Architecture & Ship Systems:Understanding of hull design, power systems, and survivability technologies
- AI & Advanced Analytics:Familiarity with AI-driven decision support, data fusion, and predictive analytics in maritime operations
Clearance Requirements:
- Pre-screening to Start BPSS
- Clearance for Role SC
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you...
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.
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 caninspirechange.
Collaboration:havingflexibilityto 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:Leidosempowerspeople from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills byenabling growthwhilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, tobe inspiredand to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
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