Chief Architect

Our Offer

We offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of engineering innovation within aerospace and defence, partnering with leading clients on transformative programmes.

• The chance to shape and deliver high-impact, large-scale engineering solutions
• A leadership role with significant influence across clients, delivery teams, and strategic growth initiatives
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge digital and sustainable transformation programmes
• A collaborative, global environment with access to diverse expertise and capabilities
• Strong career progression and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Your Role

• Lead the development and delivery of world‑class engineering solutions at platform or major system level for a key aerospace and defence client
• Provide strategic architectural leadership, assessing client needs and driving digital and sustainable transformation across their value chain
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and CxOs, supporting sales, discovery, and early‑stage engagements
• Shape and win new business by developing technical proposals, influencing requirements, and executing capture strategies for £5m+ opportunities
• Support delivery teams to ensure successful execution, stepping in to resolve issues and drive programmes back on track where required

Your Profile

• Proven experience as a senior technical leader or engineering architect within aerospace and defence at platform or system level
• Strong background in digital transformation, engineering architecture, and complex multi-disciplinary solution design
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and build long‑term client relationships in a consultative environment
• Experience supporting business development activities including sales engagement, bid leadership, and opportunity growth
• Inspirational and collaborative leader, comfortable operating in a matrix environment with accountability for both individual and team success

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Hybrid working
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini

Need to Know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; This role requires SC clearance
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusivefuture is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We havebuilt a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

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