2141 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
We require candidates to have:
- A 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.
- A strong understanding of naval platforms (surface ships, submarines, UAVs/USVs, Strike Net, Tactical C4ISR) and their mission requirements.
- Experience in technical governance/sign-off and technical design authority roles.
- Understanding of maritime autonomy, technology, policies, and strategy, with the ability to influence our technical strategy and direction.
- Experience with C4ISR systems, weapon systems integration, or naval command systems.
- Knowledge of combat management systems and developments in cross-platform and multi-service data sharing systems.
- Familiarity with the 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.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with executive leadership and articulating solutions aligned with business challenges.
- Clearance to start: SC, and clearance for the role: SC/DV (must be a sole UK citizen holding SC clearance with potential to gain DV).
Responsibilities
In this role, I will:
- 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 and solution development, alongside associated governance of the solution architecture and technical proposal reviews.
- Conduct trade studies and design reviews to evaluate system performance, scalability, and interoperability.
- Provide governance and oversight across engineering delivery to ensure architectural alignment and integration across maritime opportunities.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, driving innovation and system improvement in areas including uncrewed systems, advanced communications, and AI.
Description
At Leidos, we are passionate about customer success, united as a team, and inspired to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers in a collaborative culture, supporting your career goals while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Our employment package includes a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, 33 days of annual leave, access to flexible benefits, and the option for flexi-time working. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, ensuring equal access to opportunities for everyone. Leidos UK & Europe is dedicated to making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science, addressing complex problems across defence, healthcare, government, safety, and security, and transportation. We empower our people to ensure growth and innovation, believing in the potential of extraordinary individuals to inspire change.
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