BAE Systems
Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)
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Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)
Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)
Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.
Salary: £61,134+ (DOE)
Who We Are
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description
As a Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist, you’ll support the integration of architecture and digital solutions across Edgewing and the Power & Propulsion Systems (PPS) domain. Working across Enterprise Architecture, delivery teams and external partners, you’ll help ensure designs remain aligned, integration risks are understood and architectural decisions support wider business objectives.
You’ll play an important role in bringing together information from multiple stakeholders, providing a clear and integrated view that supports governance, planning and delivery activities across a complex, multi-organisation environment.
Core Duties
- Coordinate architecture and solution integration activities across Edgewing and the Power & Propulsion Systems (PPS) domain, ensuring alignment across regions and organisations
- Support integrated architecture outcomes across multiple Lead Sub-System Integrators (LSSIs) and international partners
- Analyse proposals and designs to identify gaps, overlaps, assumptions and integration risks, ensuring alignment to enterprise architecture principles and standards
- Act as a key integration point between the PPS domain, Enterprise Architects and delivery teams
- Support Enterprise Architecture governance through the preparation of integrated views, impact assessments and decision-making materials
- Maintain visibility of system boundaries, interfaces, responsibilities and integration points across the PPS domain
- Support transition planning activities by aligning designs with agreed roadmaps and architectural milestones
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Essential Skills
- Experience working with system integrators, delivery partners or complex multi-vendor environments
- Experience coordinating architecture, solution design or systems integration activities across multiple teams or organisations
- Stakeholder engagement experience across technical and non-technical communities
- Ability to analyse complex technical information and identify integration risks, dependencies and impacts
- Experience supporting enterprise architecture, systems integration or architectural governance activities
The Edgewing Team
By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.
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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.
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: 17th July 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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