Design Authority Architect in Defence Intelligence (m/f)

Airbus Defence and Space; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Attractive salary

Profit-sharing schemes

Complementary health insurance

Unlimited access to e-learning courses

Flexible working arrangements

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Technical Governance Lead Architect to join their team in Elancourt, France. This role involves managing the development of complex information systems for multi-intelligence solutions. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in System Engineering, strong knowledge of data management, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, work-life balance, and various professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in System Engineering and Architecture.
• Experience defining complex Information Systems.
• Strong knowledge of Intelligence and Defense data.

Responsabilités

• Develop software defence architecture for Multi Intelligence Market.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables and project aspects.
• Serve as the ultimate technical authority for Bids and projects.

Connaissances

System Engineering

Information Systems Development

Data Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

French Language Negotiation Level

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field

Description du poste

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Technical governance Lead Architect in Intelligence multi sources (m/f) to join our Solution Architecture department based in Elancourt, France. You will be placed within Intelligence Data Processing Centre of Competence, under the roof of the Technical governance entity.

This position operates within the context of fulfilling the mission on Bids / Programs for large Systems of Systems for home countries and / or Export customers for multi-Intelligence systems and solutions, solutions being complex Information Systems, integrating several software modules on heterogeneous network infrastructures, interfacing with sensors and effectors.

Responsibilities

• Software defence architecture for the Multi Intelligence Market (Image, Radar and Communication data, Open-source data).
• Technical definition, engineering deliverables, schedule, cost, quality and risk management aspects up to acceptance of the sub-system or component as part of the overall system.
• Coordinating the results of value engineering, design-to-cost with the constraints for developments and satisfaction of different use cases.
• Serving as the ultimate technical authority for Bids and projects, making critical decisions and arbitrating trade-offs between requirements and program constraints.
• Liaising with Program entities, Sales, and Portfolio teams to define and agree on technical solutions and reference architectures that meet customer needs and requirements.
• Collaborating with end customers to define their needs.
• Ensuring overall technical consistency of the solution in coordination with all engineering contributors, including software architects and portfolio management.
• Making necessary technical, time, cost, and risk trade-offs to ensure developed items meet specifications.
• Defining technical effort and cost estimates, as well as maintaining a register of technical risks and opportunities for associated activities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in System Engineering and Architecture.
• Proven knowledge and experience in defining complex Information Systems, with a particular focus on data management and processing.
• Strong knowledge of the Intelligence and Defense (image, electromagnetic open source data) is highly desirable.
• Experience in developing System/Solution offerings, including capturing, formulating, validating, and cascading end-user requirements; conducting operational and functional analysis; developing technical proposals and associated cost estimates.
• Experience in leading architectural activities using SAFe and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and active listening abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, a collaborative team spirit, and an open-minded approach.
• Language Skills: Advanced English and negotiation-level French.
• French nationality in accordance with IGI 1300 of 11/30/2011 (article 65).

Security Clearance

This position will require a security clearance or eligibility for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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.

Benefits & Care

• 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 centre, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10,000 e‑learning courses to develop employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.
• Flexible working arrangements to foster innovative thinking.

EEO & Diversity Statement

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 [e-mail].

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Company & Role Details

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAS

Employment Type: Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture

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