Solutions Architect (Air)

Title: Solution Architect (Air)

Reports to: Head of Solution Development

Level: Director

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc ) leverage to achieve their targets.

Group Overview

The Solution Development Group (SOLDEV) is responsible for developing a pipeline that leverages all of our Enterprise capabilities and c reat ing compelling bids and proposals that maximise Win and Value creation by demonstrat ing Metrea’s ability to understand our customer’s most wicked problems and communicate a compelling, compliant and elegant solution .

Airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.

Position Summary 

This role leverages your breadth of experience in the Air domain to design and develop elegant solutions to the hardest problems in aerospace (civil and military, manned and unmanned). As a Solution Architect you have a deep understanding of Air domain effects, sensors and capabilities, the missions they are employed within and the markets and customers that require them. You will also be expected to work closely with your fellow architects in other domains e.g. Cyber, Software and Synthetics to create truly unique effects as a service.

As a Solution Architect you will work closely with our lab teams to help transition concepts into products or abilities that can be employed by our manned and unmanned assets. You will work routinely with our regional commercial leads and bid management teammates to ensure that our solutions are properly bid into relevant prospects. Having turned prospects into programs, you will work with program managers to ensure our services are constantly evolving to cement our incumbency and stay at the leading edge of what is possible .

Role and Responsibilities

• A broad and deep understanding of Air domain sensors and abilities, and experience with bringing them to bear on manned and unmanned platforms.
• Broad experience of Air domain missions. Emphasis is on Manned Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (MAISR) , experience of broader Air domain mission sets e.g. Aerial Fire Fighting, Air to Air refuelling , Strategic Transport and Mobility is desirable .
• Some knowledge of concept development (concept to capabilities) is essential. Previous trials and/or previous operational test and evaluation is desirable.
• Solution development experience with an understanding of the aerospace and defence market in Europe is essential.
• Experienced in supporting complex Air domain bids and be proficient in generating bid quality technical content.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• 20 years+ combined experience in Aerospace and Defence . A mix of military and civil experience is essential.
• Must have operational experience in a relevant mission, ideally an ISR or Law Enforcement (LE) role with a Tier 1 military or government customer.
• The ability to create high quality, technically sound written work to a deadline in support of bids and proposals is essential.
• Some Test or trials experience is highly desirable as is any certification or regulatory experience relevant to our growing EASA AOC and Part SPO services in the UK and Europe.
• Knowledge or experience in Cyber, Software or Simulation is highly desirable.
  
  

Our Firmware  

Metrea’s  single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for. 

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Electric Car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrificed pension scheme

Free lunch on office days

Enhanced Parental Leave

Right to Work

The employee will have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom and will be able to produce right to work documentation.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Metrea Management Limited (MAMK) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.  

Work Location

Hybrid with regular office attendance at our London HQ

Work Environment (please verify the below information)

This job operates in an office setting 

Travel  

Regular travel required to support our prospects and programs in the UK and Europe. Travel elsewhere for workshops and Enterprise activities is also expected.