Product Line Architect

1 month ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Thales Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Product Line Architect to join our Fuzing Systems team at Thales Missile Electronics Ltd. in Reading, UK. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the product architecture for our Fuzing Systems product line.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the lead architect for the Fuzing Product Line, defining and implementing the product architecture and technical choices.
  • Analyse product needs and requirements to define technical solutions, including architecture and technical choices, with the best trade-off between requirements and schedule, cost, maintainability, and risks.
  • Work closely with the Chief Technologist Fuzing Systems and under guidance from the Missile Electronics Technical Director to ensure that identified product architecture solutions are technically feasible and compatible with future needs.
  • Define and manage Product Line Engineering (PLE), product variability, commonality, and re-use across the Product line and throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Maximise re-use of common building blocks/technology across the Fuzing Product Line.
  • Prepare the technical part of the Product Plan, including product technical definition, architecture, building blocks, technical roadmap, R&D budget requirements, competition products technical analysis, and related Strategic Make-Team-Buy.
  • Support the strategy and preparation of fuzing research bids and estimates to secure external funding.
  • Act as PDA and Research Project manager for key customer-funded fuzing studies of strategic importance, acting as the Thales primary interface with the customer.
  • Alert the Missile Electronics Business Lead/PLM and Technical Director when technical issues arise in the Product Line.
  • Participate in system-level design reviews of products being developed within the Product Line.
  • Participate in Fuzing Product Decision Reviews.
  • Work closely with Fuzing Design Authority and associated Project Design Authorities (PDAs).
About You

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in the architecture definition and specification of Electronic Safe & Arm Fuzing Systems for guided weapons, required to operate in harsh environments. You should be aware of the relevant Fuzing standards (e.g. STANAG 4187) and their application to the design and architecture of Fuzing Systems.

You should have a degree in Electronics or Physics and good verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in compiling quality presentation material and presenting clearly to customers and at conferences is also essential.

Desirable skills include experience in the detailed design of electronic safety logic circuitry and high voltage charging and firing circuits, experience/familiarity with the use of programmable logic devices in safety systems, awareness of EMC requirements and related design practices to achieve compliance, and experience in the specification, design, and development of Proximity Fuzing Sensors for guided weapons, employing miniature lidar and/or radar technologies.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive base salary, variable compensation plan bonus, and benefits package, including half-day Fridays, pension scheme, 28 days annual leave, life cover, private health cover, progression and development opportunities, 24/7 employee assistance program, and access to mental wellbeing app.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. We provide CAREERS and not only jobs, with opportunities to develop your career at home and abroad, in your existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields.



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