Graduate Solutions Architect

Graduate Solutions Architect Overview

As a Graduate Solutions Architect at BAE Systems, you will play a crucial role in supporting the design and delivery of technology solutions. Your primary responsibility will be to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and sustainable architectures that align with enterprise standards and strategic objectives. You will provide guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, ensuring quality, compliance, and effective governance.

You will collaborate with business and technical stakeholders across various initiatives, helping to evaluate architectural options, influence decisions, and achieve successful outcomes. Your work will involve close interaction with architects, engineers, project teams, customers, and suppliers to manage risks, resolve complex issues, and deliver business value.

Core Duties

• Support the definition of solution architectures and designs for projects, ensuring they meet business and system requirements while adhering to cost and timeline constraints.
• Capture and define the current and future application, data, and technology architectures.
• Review overall functional and technical designs against established requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams.
• Work effectively with Project Managers to support the development of project plans, estimates, and schedules.

The Air Team

BAE Systems has a rich history in the development, manufacture, upgrade, and support of leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. The team operates globally, supporting the design, production, and provision of aircraft such as the Typhoon, F-35, and Tempest.

Why BAE Systems?

Joining BAE Systems means building a career with purpose and endless possibilities. You will be part of a supportive culture that values lifelong learning and meaningful work, empowering you to grow your career with confidence. Your contributions will be recognized, and you will enjoy rewards tailored to your financial and personal wellbeing, promoting a balanced lifestyle.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is essential to our mission.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may limit eligibility based on factors such as nationality and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for this role, you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in relevant subjects such as Physics, Maths, Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or Computer Science.

The anticipated start date for this position is September 6, 2027, and it is a permanent contract.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s (with 2:2)

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