Rolls-Royce

Solutions Architect - Defence

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Bristol, England, GBR

In-Office

Mid level

Aerospace • Defense

The Role

Designs secure, integrated IT solutions for Rolls-Royce’s GCAP defence programme. Responsibilities include translating business requirements, leading solution architecture, guiding systems development and integration, ensuring alignment with technical standards and roadmaps, and presenting solutions to stakeholders. The role collaborates with programme and project managers, business analysts, suppliers, and global teams, with potential international travel.

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Job Description

Solutions Architect - Defence

Full Time (Hybrid 3 Days a week onsite)

Bristol

Rolls Royce IT and Digital team require a technically credible, commercially aware Solutions Architect to support the ambitious and fast-paced GCAP programme.

GCAP (the Global Combat Air Programme) is a trilateral initiative launched in 2022 by the governments and industries of Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. The programme will deliver an innovative stealth fighter, ready to face the threats of the future. It will provide decisive capability for its partner nations in Europe and the Indo‑Pacific, and contribute to wider global security.

As the Solutions Architect you will be capable of translating complex operational and customer requirements into a secure technically credible and commercially deliverable solution.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

As the Solution Architect you will be integrated into the Group IT function and will work collaboratively with the Programme Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Business Stakeholders to help define the requirements, that enable IT solutions to be developed. There will be an opportunity to travel internationally in this role.

What you will be doing:

Interpreting business requirements to enable the design of integrated solutions in accordance with the RR roadmap.
Leading the design of architecture within the New Demand Team for integrated solutions in line with appropriate standards.
Providing leadership and direction on technical aspects of systems development and integration in line with technical strategies, standards etc.
Supporting the presentation of the architectural IT solution back to the business

Position Qualifications

Demonstrable IT architecture experience ideally from a defence, aerospace, secure technology ,critical infrastructure, or other complex engineering environments. A background in consultancy would be suited to this role.
End to end project/programme lifecycle ownership
Experience of managing and leading blended global teams (e.g. internal/contract/supplier/onshore/offshore etc.)
Large transformation programme/ project exposure/ experience
Actively seeks to understand the implications of new technologies and industry developments, communicating the opportunity and impact to the team
TOGAF or similar qualification in IT Architecture
International working experience (has worked overseas) is a bonus

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MOD and Government body approved cases, a dual national.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Level C

Job Category

Information Technology

Posting Date

29 Oct 2026; 00:10Posting End Date05 Nov 2026

Skills Required

Demonstrable IT architecture experience, ideally in defence, aerospace, secure technology, critical infrastructure, complex engineering, or consultancy
Experience owning end-to-end project or programme lifecycles
Experience managing and leading blended global teams, including internal, contract, supplier, onshore, and offshore resources
Experience working on large transformation programmes or projects
Ability to assess new technologies and industry developments and communicate their implications
TOGAF or similar IT architecture qualification
International working experience or experience working overseas
Security Check clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain it
UK nationality, or dual nationality approved by MOD or government bodies

Rolls-Royce Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rolls-Royce and has not been reviewed or approved by Rolls-Royce.

Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by a U.S. 401(k) program and recent Indianapolis agreements that enhanced retirement benefits. This foundation is complemented by an ongoing company emphasis on competitive retirement provisions across regions.
Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity value is broadened through a global employee share plan with a broad-based grant in 2024. A matched-purchase program introduced in 2025 further extends access to share ownership.
Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are highlighted through a holistic, choice-based package and flexible working principles under the People Deal. Regional tailoring provides options spanning wellbeing, recognition, and other locally relevant rewards.