Senior System Architect (m/f/d) Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)

Thales Group; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior System Architect to lead the development of a cutting-edge combat system for European defense. This role involves defining the architecture at a systems level, analyzing operational needs, and crafting comprehensive documentation. Ideal candidates will bring over 10 years of engineering experience, a strong background in embedded systems, and the ability to navigate complex projects in a multicultural environment. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing defense technology and making a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in architecture and engineering systems.
• Proficient in operational concept descriptions and embedded systems.
• Skilled in co-engineering practices and communication with stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Lead the definition of the MGCS architecture at the system level.
• Capture and analyze operational needs with precision.
• Drive excellence throughout the project life cycle.

Kenntnisse

System Architecture

Operational Analysis

Embedded Systems

Digital Infrastructures

Cybersecurity Principles

Lean Thinking

Model Based System Engineering

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Engineering Degree

Tools

Enterprise Architect

Kubernetes

MBSE Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Cologne, Germany

Senior System Architect (f/m/d) MGCS

Thales in Germany is part of an internationally leading technology group in the Defence, Aerospace, Space and Cyber & Digital sectors.

Become part of a multinational team and develop the cross-platform combat system of the future with us, thereby strengthening European defence cooperation.
MGCS, which stands for Main Ground Combat System, is a Franco-German armaments programme that aims to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks with a high-tech ground combat system by 2040.
The programme is intended to strengthen the European pillar in NATO, as well as key Franco-German technologies, and to contribute to the consolidation of the German, French and European land systems industry.

We are happy to have you on board!

Your mission:

• In your role as a Senior Systems Architect through close collaboration with technical architects from our trusted partners, you will spearhead the definition of the MGCS architecture at the system of systems level, bringing your expertise to instantiate this architecture at the level of the four primary systems

• Take the lead in capturing and analyzing operational needs, articulating and formalizing them with precision

• Propose and advocate for innovative at the solution or solution element level, , the technology roadmap, and the strategic vision of our business.

• Craft the solution architecture through strategic trade-offs between stakeholder expectations, technical and technological solutions, costs, risks, and schedules.

• Develop comprehensive documentation for all associated artefacts, including architecture justification in the design and justification file, product breakdown structure, and the system/segment design document.

• Scrutinize and validate the resulting lower-level specifications, ensuring rigorous standards are met.

• Provide expert guidance during the solution development cycle and in the definition of the co-engineering approach.

• Drive excellence throughout the project life cycle by managing the assignment of corresponding level requirements, overseeing performance evaluations and critical parameters, defining interfaces, and facilitating technical negotiations between various stakeholders, both internal and external.

We are looking forward to:

• With an engineering background, you possess at least 10 years of experience in architecture and engineering systems, with a thorough understanding of land forces and their complex deployed systems.

• Proficiency in operational concept descriptions, operational analysis, and embedded systems (including embedded computer architecture, constrained networks such as TSN, communication servers).

• In-depth expertise in digital infrastructures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) with containerization (K8S), application services linked to mission systems, cybersecurity principles, and safety standards; knowledge of navigation and observation systems, as well as UxV, is a plus.

• Comfortable working within and contributing to a multicultural environment, with familiarity in NAF V4 NATO architecture framework under Enterprise Architect is a clear bonus; adept at convincingly communicating with non-expert client interlocutors.

• Skilled in co-engineering practices (Lean Thinking, Obeya...) and experienced with Concept, Design, Experimentation, and Simulation tools, including modelling tools like MBSE – Model Based System Engineering.

• Proven leadership qualities with a proactive approach, showing a great sense of initiative, excellent communication, and relationship-building skills.

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At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? Your contact Christian Frey is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal.

Christian Frey – Head of Talent Acquisition

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