C5ISRT Architect

Thales Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health and dental

Retirement savings plans with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Thales Canada is seeking a C5ISRT Architect to lead the design of mission-critical systems and build professional teams. You will ensure the technical policy and strategic plan align with business objectives while providing coaching on strategic skills.

This hybrid position requires an undergraduate degree, 5+ years in solution architecture, and expertise in Command & Control solutions. The target total compensation is $120,000 - $160,000 CAD annually.

Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, are also offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in solution architecture with increased complexity over time.
• Strong background designing Command & Control (C2) and Intelligence solutions.
• Extensive hands-on experience in the development of robotic autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Visualize and design data-centric systems of systems.
• Develop system architecture documents addressing functionality and performance.
• Work with critical system operators to capture key values and pain points.

Skills

Solution architecture

Operational and capability analysis

Command & Control (C2) design

AI/ML algorithms

Multi-sensor fusion architecture

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Job description

Location

Ottawa, Canada

Position Summary

The mission of the C5ISRT Architect is to ensure that the technical policy and strategic plan are well‑defined and understood by the project, in line with the business objectives, and implemented accordingly. You are ready to lead the definition and design of mission critical systems, build professional teams from external partners and internal resources, communicate technical solutions to all audiences, and earn the trust of critical systems operators.

Regulatory Compliance

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Visualize and design data centric systems of systems of systems.
• Develop System Architecture documents and artifacts where functionality, performance, and cyber security are addressed as an integrated whole.
• Work with critical system operators to capture key value and pain points.
• Identify, vet, recommend, and collaborate with Thales partners.
• Present solutions and designs to partners, customers, and internal stakeholders, including the preparation of RFP documents.
• Contribute to the overall technical policy definition and its implementation.
• Contribute to the Technology & Innovation strategy by eliciting needs from business lines, and aligning with the Thales Group's initiatives.
• Provide coaching and tutoring on key strategic skills and techniques.
• Lead technical specification definition and subcontractor selection.
• Lead the architecture practices (e.g., modeling, design, coding) as directed within one or more projects.
• Inform and influence key stakeholders to align with strategic direction.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field.
• 5+ years in solution architecture, with increased complexity over time.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational and capability analysis.
• Product feature development & Co‑engineering team lead.
• Strong background designing Command & Control (C2) and Intelligence solutions.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in the development of robotic autonomous system.
• Practical knowledge of AI/ML algorithms and multi‑sensor fusion architecture supporting situational awareness and autonomous decision‑making.
• Familiarity with modern cloud computing framework & micro‑service architecture for scalable system deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in at least 5: Needs analysis & Value creation, Architecture frameworks (e.g., DNDAF, TOGAF, DoDAF, NAF), Cybersecurity, Everything Cloud, Mobile communications and computing, Distributed systems, Enterprise systems, Networking, Command and control systems, Software systems architecture, Model‑based systems engineering, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Data Science, Data modeling, Autonomous systems, UX principles and methodologies, Software systems integration, Software development lifecycle.

Special Position Requirements

• Hybrid working – remote and on‑site as required.
• Travel may be required domestically and/or internationally.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid Canadian security clearance and meet the eligibility requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

Compensation

Target total compensation inclusive of annual base salary and variable compensation is $120,000 – $160,000 CAD annually.

Benefits

Company‑paid health, dental, HSA, life, AD&D, short‑term disability, cancer care, travel insurance, employee assistance and well‑being program. Retirement savings plans with company contribution and match. Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Voluntary life, AD&D, critical illness, long‑term disability. Employee discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thales is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. We provide accommodations in all parts of the interview process and keep accommodation information confidential.