Enterprise Architect – Digital Engineering

Enterprise Architect – Digital Engineering (Software Engineering)

Location: Reading HQ – 2–3 days onsite per week
Rate: Up to £100 per hour Inside IR35
Clearance: Active SC mandatory; DV preferred

We are seeking an experienced, security-cleared Enterprise Architect – Software Engineering to support a major Defence and Aerospace programme.

You will lead the integration of a Software Factory into the wider Digital Engineering environment, aligning people, processes and technology with architectural strategy, governance and Secure by Design principles. You will help shape solutions supporting Digital Twin, Digital Thread and the wider systems engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).

· Lead Software Factory integration across the Digital Engineering environment.

· Provide architectural leadership across people, processes and technology.

· Ensur...