Chief Architect

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities.

Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.Our OfferWe 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 solutionsA leadership role with significant influence across clients, delivery teams, and strategic growth initiativesOpportunities to work on cutting-edge digital and sustainable transformation programmesA collaborative, global environment with access to diverse expertise and capabilitiesStrong career progression and professional development opportunitiesCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Your roleLead the development and delivery of world-class engineering solutions at platform or major system level for a key aerospace and defence clientProvide strategic architectural leadership, assessing client needs and driving digital and sustainable transformation across their value chainBuild trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and CxOs, supporting sales, discovery, and early-stage engagementsShape and win new business by developing technical proposals, influencing requirements, and executing capture strategies for £5m+ opportunitiesSupport delivery teams to ensure successful execution, stepping in to resolve issues and drive programmes back on track where requiredYour profileProven experience as a senior technical leader or engineering architect within aerospace and defence at platform or system levelStrong background in digital transformation, engineering architecture, and complex multi-disciplinary solution designDemonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and build long-term client relationships in a consultative environmentExperience supporting business development activities including sales engagement, bid leadership, and opportunity growthInspirational and collaborative leader, comfortable operating in a matrix environment with accountability for both individual and team successWhat you'll love about working hereHybrid workingOpen access to digital learning platformsActive employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like

OutFront, CapAbility or Women@CapgeminiCapgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme.

As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates whoDeclare they have a disability, andMeet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process.Need to knowAll roles will require a level of security clearance; This role requires SC clearanceYou 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.Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.

It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society.

It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.