Graduate Information Management & Technology

This graduate solution architect role within the IM&T Product Fulfilment team focuses on analyzing stakeholder business requirements, defining software structure and features, and designing aligned IT solutions for complex submarine defense projects.

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.

Role Description

As a Graduate Solution Architect within the IM&T Product Fulfilment (PF). You will be supporting several key activities in the IM&T PF Architecture team. You will have the opportunity to engage with multiple stakeholders across the business, determining their requirements, liaising with internal IT stakeholders and advising on IT solutions to meet them, while ensuring alignment with the functional and organisational strategy/roadmap.

Key responsibilities include aligning planning processes and IT with company’s goals. Finding the best tech solution among all possible to solve the existing business problems. Describing the structure, characteristics, behaviour, and other aspects of software to project stakeholders. 

Core Duties

• Supporting the demand management meetings to help route demand appropriately to delivery teams and align incoming demand to the functional and overall strategic roadmap.

• Assisting with business analysis with customers and eliciting their requirements.

• Defining features, phases and solution options in line with customer requirements.

• Producing weekly performance metrics for IM&T management and architecture packs to communicate complexity surrounding customer demand.

• Input to high level designs to gain quotations from the IT service provider and mobilise IT projects.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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.

Qualification requirements

You must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a minimum 2:2 bachelor’s degree or a pass at master’s level in the following subjects: All subjects considered.