Systems Architect

Airbus S.A.S.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems Architect to design and develop complex systems for geospatial projects and cloud solutions. The role involves analyzing stakeholder needs, designing technical systems, and leading the architectural integration of solutions. Candidates should have proven experience in system architecture with cloud expertise, INCOSE certification preferred, and knowledge of security by design principles. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits, supporting personal development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Hybrid working option

Unlimited access to e-learning courses

Wellbeing benefits including online GP service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Systems Architect, focusing on cloud solutions.
• Certification in INCOSE Systems Engineering or equivalent is desired.
• Knowledge of MBSE and architecture frameworks like TOGAF.
• Understanding of security by design principles.
• Ability to design and manage cloud-hosted solutions.

Responsibilities

• Capture and analyze stakeholder needs for geospatial projects.
• Design and model technical systems for diverse audiences.
• Evaluate technical options considering detail and impact.
• Lead architecture and integration of solutions.

Skills

System Architecture

Cloud Solutions

INCOSE CSEP Certification

Model-based Systems Engineering

IT Security

Cloud Technology

Job description

We are seeking a Systems Architect to design and develop complex systems required by geospatial projects and cloud-based solutions using in‑house or cloud infrastructure. This role involves participating and contributing to the organisational capabilities, geospatial products and services portfolio design and development.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Capturing and analysing stakeholder needs, both functional and non‑functional, translating them into comprehensive technical geospatial product requirements and defining architectural solutions to satisfy them.
• Designing and modelling functionality and physical systems, expressing the solution to a level appropriate for the audience.
• Evaluating technical options in a way that considers the appropriate level of detail, wider impacts and available technology.
• Leading the technical architecture, integration and potential deployment of the solution and the related IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a System Architect, with cloud experience.
• INCOSE System Engineering CSEP certification or equivalent is desired.
• Model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) from conceptual through detailed design with knowledge and experience of common architecture frameworks (TOGAF, NAF, etc).
• Experience and knowledge of IT security and a good understanding of "security by design" and "privacy by design".
• Understanding of cloud technology, cloud architecture and how to design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable, highly available and dynamic solutions and services hosted in the cloud.
• Understanding of the management and provision of the solution infrastructure including all aspects related to processing, storage, networking, high‑availability, resilience and backup. 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.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. 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]. 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.

Benefits

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more.
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+).
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop.
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave.
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

Our Commitment

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