As a Solution Architect for Scientific Computing at Airbus Helicopters in Albacete, Spain, you will plan, design, and integrate IT solutions and HPC infrastructure for over 400 simulation engineers. This permanent, full-timeprofessional role features a hybrid working model and requires fluency in English.
Requirements
Strong interest in complex technical environments and ability to translate business needs into IT solutions.
High autonomy and strong communication skills.
Fluent in English (business and technical).
Preferred: Knowledge of architecture frameworks like TOGAF, first experience as a solution architect, and familiarity with Scientific Computing concepts such as HPC clusters, Linux/Windows servers, containerization, job scheduling, and scripting languages like Python or Java.
No specific degree or minimum years of experience are explicitly stated as mandatory.
Skills & Responsibilities
IT Solution Architecture: Plan, design, and integrate hardware, software, and services for simulation activities, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Lifecycle & Collaboration: Contribute to the full project lifecycle, collaborating with architects, analysts, and developers to define technical models and solution patterns.
Technical Communication: Communicate effectively with users, digital teams, vendors, and management to capture business needs and drive topics from idea to final solution.
Potential transition routes: People from IT Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Administrator, or Software Developer roles may bring relevant technical and problem-solving skills, alongside meeting important stated requirements like a strong interest in complex environments and good communication.
Job description
Job Description:
An opportunity for a Solution Architect for Scientific Computing has arisen within Airbus Helicopters (Albacete, Spain).
WHY JOIN US?
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Bring your ideas to a dynamic, modern ecosystem and help us build the next generation of aerospace solutions.
DESCRIPTION:
You will be part of a team in the E2E development domain, which delivers digital solutions for the entire end-to-end development process of our helicopters. As part of the PSL Scientific Computing, you will contribute to providing over 400 simulation engineers with a High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, pre- and post-processing means, predictive applications, data management and other solutions in the simulation toolchain.
The Solution Architect for Scientific Computing is accountable for planning, designing and integrating IT solutions including hardware, software and services for simulation activities in Airbus Helicopters. In this role you will be responsible for the creation of Architecture deliverables (dossiers, diagrams and presentations) and proposals for technical solutions in projects and in maintenance. The solution landscape covers a wide range of topics such as CPU and GPU computation clusters, workload management & scheduling, virtualization, containerization, automation, AI, software toolchains, data management, cybersecurity, etc. The objective is to deliver the global design in line with the Enterprise Architecture standards and to secure the integration of solutions across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectives. This role works in conjunction with all other team members as well as representatives from business and Digital in Airbus Group.
YOUR CHALLENGES:
Align architecture strategy with business goals and long-term IT planning.
Contribute to the full project/product lifecycle: research, design, development, testing, implementation, and support.
Collaborate with architects, analysts, and developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
Define models and solution patterns to guide technical decisions.
Design the technical and functional components for new solutions.
Participate in business process improvements, change management, and technology enablement from an architecture perspective.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including users, Digital teams, vendors, and management.
SKILLS:
Must have:
Good knowledge of general IT concepts and technologies
Strong interest in complex technical environments (hardware, middleware, applications)
Capacity to understand and capture business needs and to translate them into IT solutions
Willingness to rapidly learn a wide range of concepts and technologies linked to Scientific Computing and Digital in Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Group
Ability to work highly autonomous and to drive a topic from the idea to the final solution
Good communication skills allowing to exchange with many different stakeholders (business, management, other IT experts and architects)
Fluent in English (business & technical), with a collaborative spirit and strong customer orientation
Nice to have:
Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and languages (e.g. ArchiMate)
First experience as solution architect in a project or in a team
Ideally, knowledge around one or more Scientific Computing concepts:
HPC cluster architectures
Server solutions (Linux / Windows, Virtual / Physical)
Middlewares, Containerization, API platforms
Job scheduling concepts and solutions (such as LSF or Slurm)
High-speed interconnect (e.g. Infiniband), High Performance Storage (e.g. Panasas)
HPC applications (e.g. solvers for CFD)
Virtual Desktop solutions
Network storage
Network flows & firewall rules
Authentication mechanisms (Active Directory, NIS)
Scripting and software development languages (Python, Java, Bash, etc)
WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year (Apróx. 35 days per year in total).
Attractive salary.
Hybrid model of working: we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Option to access special rates in products & benefits.
Take your career to a new level and apply online now! 🚁
Since this position is managed transnationally, please submit your documents (CV and/or cover letter) in English.
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.
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 Helicopters España, SA
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Digital
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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.
