
Solution Architect - Design Authority & Technical Governance M/F
Job Description
Job Description:
Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a System Architect (f/m) to join our Design Authority and Technical Governance team based in Elancourt, France.
You will be part of a team developing complex satellite systems with a focus on the ground segment of the system. As part of the Design Authority and Technical Governance team you will be involved in bid and project phases aiming at delivering proposals related to RFPs and at delivering satellite ground segment solutions for the Airbus Defense and Space customers.
MANDATORY :
- This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.
- You must be a French citizen and this position requires a security clearance from recognized authorities as per the IGI 1300 of August 9, 2021 (§1.2.2.1).
Your challenges:
- Define and contribute to the solution architecture concepts and designs in pre-sales phases and in the early phases of the project execution with a strong focus on maximizing re-use.
- Establish and apply reference solution architectures and design patterns within Product & Solution development teams
- Manage engineering assets and implement governance on the Asset/Product lifecycle, aligning with the Make/Buy/Partner strategy in collaboration with the Portfolio team.
- Contribute to the assessment of technical reviews for bids and projects to ensure the maximization of re-use and adherence to reference architectures principles.
- Coordinate with specialist entities to deliver a holistic technical governance picture for customer systems and reference solutions.
Your profile:
- Min 10 years of professional experience
- Proven experience as a System or Solution Lead Architect.
- Strong background in satellite and/or IT/Communication systems.
- Proven experience in reference architectures and design patterns definition.
- Experience in technical governance and asset management.
- Experience in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
Your working environment:
A stone’s throw away from The Palace of Versailles and located near Paris, Elancourt is a dynamic city, part of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines agglomeration. The city offers various cultural and outdoor activities through a rich network of associations. Several options are available to get to Airbus site by public transport.
How we care for you:
- Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase
- plan on a voluntary basis.
- Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
- Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
- Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAS
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14
Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Chief Engineering & Architecture
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
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