Solution Architect (Artificial Intelligence)

Job Title\: Solution Architect (Artificial Intelligence)

Location\: Warton, Hybrid, 3 days per week on site

Referral Bonus\: £1,000

Grade\: GG12

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your Line Manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your Line Manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your Line Manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your Line Manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

As a Solution Architect (Artificial Intelligence), you will play a key role in shaping the design and delivery of AI and machine learning capabilities across the Air Sector. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you will define solution architectures that enable scalable, secure and governed AI solutions, helping to drive innovation and unlock value from data across the organisation. You will provide architectural leadership across a range of projects and programmes, ensuring solutions align with business objectives, technical standards and emerging AI best practices.

Core duties\:

• Lead the design and governance of AI and machine learning solution architectures, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and cost-effective
• Architect end-to-end machine learning platforms and pipelines, embedding MLOps, AI ethics and data governance best practices
• Define and maintain architectural standards, frameworks and roadmaps for AI-enabled solutions across the Air Sector
• Provide technical leadership and expert guidance on AI, machine learning and data science technologies to project teams and stakeholders
• Conduct architectural reviews, risk assessments and impact analysis to ensure solutions meet business, technical and safety requirements
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, customers and partners to shape strategy and influence key technical decisions

Essential Skills\:

• Proven Solution or Systems Architecture experience with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies
• Strong understanding of data science and machine learning lifecycles, including MLOps principles and practices
• Experience designing and governing complex enterprise-scale technology solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences
• Relevant IT or architecture certifications would be advantageous

The Air Data Analytics Architecture team\:

The Air Data Analytics Architecture Team supports Data Science and AI initiatives across the Air Sector, delivering solution architectures for a range of projects and programmes. Working closely with the Air Data Analytics Cluster Lead Architect and Applied Analytics Data Science team, the team provides architectural leadership that enables the delivery of innovative, secure and scalable AI capabilities across the business.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 12th August 2026