Solution Architect

Position Description:

The Space Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work build and operate bespoke technically complex mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space defence intelligence aerospace and maritime all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary excellent pension private healthcare plus a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector including our Armed Forces and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

CGI are looking for a Solution Architect with experience of working in the Space Domain Awareness domain to be able to specify and assess future capability offerings for the BOREALIS system.

Due to the secure nature of the programme you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be a hybrid position working out of our site in Leatherhead.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Working alongside but separate to the agile development teams this role will span all aspects of the project. The successful applicant will: (i) work with the client to confirm function need (ii) investigate and evaluate potential solutions to satisfy this need (iii) lead the integration of the capability into the Borealis system and (iv) assess the resulting performance in a representative operational environment.

Key duties
Communicate with clients to define requirements
Research and assess candidate solutions
Develop integration architecture with Borealis
Liaise with supplier and across Borealis team
Present results to all stakeholders

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Required Industry and Competencies for the role
Degree Masters or PhD in AstroPhysics or similar subject
Experience of working in Space Domain Awareness
Communication and presentation skills across all levels

Desired Competencies
Knowledge of space dynamics Space Domain Awareness concepts and issues
Knowledge of ground and space based observations
Systems thinking and design principle
Knowledge of software architectures and development methodologies


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Skills:

• Agile
• Communication
• Requirement Management
• Space
• Software Architecture

What you can expect from us:

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