Systems Architect

Location: Crawley United KingdomIn fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.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 the major industries of Aerospace Defence Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats 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.We are seeking an experienced Systems Architect with a focus on Test Solutions to join our engineering this role you will define and deliver innovative robust and scalable test architectures to support the development verification and validation of complex aerospace and defence systems.As a key member of the engineering team you will ensure that our test strategies align with customer requirements (including MOD standards) programme needs and long-term product sustainment. You will shape the technical direction of test systems across the product lifecycle working at the interface between design engineering integration and our customers.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and architecture of test solutions for complex aerospace and defence systems ensuring compliance with MOD and industry standardsDefine test strategies frameworks and architectures to support product development verification qualification and in-service supportTranslate system and customer requirements into effective test system requirements and architecturesEnsure test solutions integrate seamlessly with hardware software and system environmentsWork closely with design engineers test engineers and programme managers to ensure traceability and compliance throughout the lifecycleProvide technical leadership mentoring and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teamsContribute to bid and proposal activity providing technical input to estimates schedules and solution conceptsEngage directly with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with defence standards policies and best practicesDrive innovation in test methods including automation digital twins and model-based test approachesRequired Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Systems Architect / Systems EngineerStrong background in test system design and architectureExperience of integrating hardware software and COTS solutions into testStrong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to interface with customersDemonstrable ability to work across the full system lifecycle from concept through to in-service supportDesirable SkillsExperience with test automationKnowledge of safety security and information assurance in defence systemsWhat We OfferOpportunity to shape next-generation test systems for critical aerospace and defence programmesWork on challenging projects with direct impact on UK defence capabilityProfessional development support including chartership and advanced trainingHybrid and flexible working options.Security Clearance RequirementDue to the nature of the work that we do at Thales many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held however if not currently held it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo achieve and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.To be eligible for full SC you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 some circumstances a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks.#LI-DB1In 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 80000 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 Teamfor graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here apply now Key Skills APIs,Pegasystems,Spring,SOAP,.NET,Hybris,Solution Architecture,Service-Oriented Architecture,Adobe Experience Manager,J2EE,Java,Oracle Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1