Systems Architect

1 week ago

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Thales Full time
Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world's largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Systems Architect

This role provides exciting opportunities for learning, development and progression within an established System Engineering organisation, and is ideal for someone with experience of the aerospace domain with Architecture and Model Based System Engineering skills.

About this role...

As a Systems Architect in Flight Avionics, you will have the opportunity to be part of a team focused on the development, delivery and support of products and programmes to a wide variety of customers in the aerospace sector; covering both the Civil and Military domains. This could include;

development of our next generation Mission Planning System development of our next generation Secure Information and Intercom System development of our next generation SATCOM Terminal for the civil airline market Supporting one of the several studies we are undertaking to shape the future of aircraft connectivity

As a People 1st Employer, we are passionate about providing you with opportunities to advance your engineering career and are committed to giving our employees the support they need to reach their professional goals. This includes support in submission of chartership applications, funding membership of a professional body, and access to a wide variety of learning resources through our comprehensive e-Learning engine. Training courses such as our hugely successful Front-line Leaders Programme (for employees demonstrating leadership potential), coupled with our established mentoring and coaching programmes, offer fantastic opportunities for people committed to professional development to enhance their skill set. For people with ambition to attain greater levels of responsibility, either in a Technical or Managerial capacity, we also offer development pathways towards roles such as Solutions Engineering Manager, Product Design Authority, Solution Architect, or a recognised Thales Specialist or Expert.

The successful candidate will be someone who...

Is a team player that performs effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and promotes the values of inclusiveness and diversity Is confident in their ability to help solve complex problems, asks challenging questions to develop their understanding, and suggests new ideas to further our product offering and increase our added value Can manage their own workload and meet their agreed objectives, whilst also contributing to the development and delivery of wider operational goals Displays enthusiasm about learning new skills and technology, and takes their own self-development seriously

Candidate's knowledge, qualifications and experience should cover the majority of the following:

Experience of working in the Aerospace/Avionics domain (either Civil or Military) with an understanding of the context of operation of avionic systems and relevant aviation standards Demonstrable ability to produce solution architectures that satisfy customer needs and are compliant to customer requirements; a comprehensive understanding of architecture frameworks, architectural modelling techniques and management processes Experience of architectural modelling of Systems, from operational analysis and subsequent system level architecture through to physical level architectures in tools such as Enterprise Architect, Capella, MOOD, Rhapsody etc. using SysML, UML or variations thereof Ability to clarify requirements from, and present, visualise, interpret and summarise models to a wide range of stakeholders Experience of requirements capture, decomposition and management (e.g. in DOORS) Able to define and manage interfaces, partition solution budgets, and conduct effective trade-offs An ability to work with combinations of technologies, to integrate and verify them in a logical and structured way into a system in order to fully satisfy a Customer's requirement Knowledge of System Engineering and System Engineering Processes and Practices, including knowledge of Systems Lifecycles An ability to work with customers, subcontractors, and partners, as well as mentor internal staff members to increase engineering capability An ability to support bids, programmes, and modifications to operational solutions Excellent communications skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to present and explain technical and complex problems, tailored appropriately for the audience Chartered Engineering status is preferred, but not essential. Applicants will be supported in achieving CEng if desired A Bachelor Degree (BEng, BSc) in a numerate, scientific or engineering subject or higher education/equivalent training and experience PC Literate: Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.

Key tasks and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Support completion of the solution operational analysis and lead on initial capture & management of stakeholder needs, system/subsystem requirements, and identifying verification and validation strategies Creation of solution, logical, and physical architectures (Inc. modelling or prototyping) and support to preparation of system specifications and Interface Control Documentation (ICDs) Responsible for development of system models, and integration of modelling components from within the team and from other project areas Engage with the model users, understand and respond to their needs and ensure that the architectural model is fit for its intended use Liaison with Customers (internal and external) Preparation of Technical Statements of Work for, and management of, equipment suppliers Preparation of system/subsystem test and integration specifications, and performing the integration, qualification & trials of equipment installed on the target platforms Contributing to safety and airworthiness certification of products

About the Systems Engineering Department in Flight Avionics (FLX)

Our purpose is to provide highly competent and disciplined System Engineering expertise to the FLX Business; thereby contributing to the safe and secure delivery of our avionic products and programmes in line with the cost, timescale and quality requirements of our customers and stakeholders.

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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