Systems Architect

Thales Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Annual bonus

Stocks and shares

Job summary

Thales is seeking an experienced Systems Architect to deliver architecture for airborne products. Based in Reading, with potential travel to customer sites and other Thales locations. The role focuses on conceptual and detailed design, integration and delivery, and delivering mission system programmes.

The candidate will apply systems thinking, derive and model architectures using MBSE, and document decisions and rationale while ensuring compliance and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering and MBSE.
• Ability to derive system capabilities, functionalities and behaviours.
• Experience with MBSE tools and SysML.
• Familiarity with ARCADIA framework and Model Based Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems thinking to architecture design for the product lifecycle.
• Derive and model the solution architecture using MBSE approaches.
• Identify methods to test and validate the architecture.
• Detail design decisions and rationale in documentation.
• Develop system design in line with architecture and requirements.
• Perform system modelling using engineering tools.
• Manage requirements flow-down from customer to sub-systems.
• Support verification methods to demonstrate customer needs.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

ARCADIA

Model-based design

MATLAB

IBM DOORS

Rhapsody

Enterprise Architect

Capella

LAN systems

AFV domain

Technical documentation

Tools

IBM DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Capella

Rhapsody

MATLAB

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Architect to deliver the role of Systems Architect in support of our Airborne products. The role is based in Reading, but may be required to work at other Thales locations. Depending on the specific projects the role may require periods of time to be spent at Customer sites and/or integration facilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: The successful candidate will be a talented Systems Architect with experience of conceptual and detailed design, Integration and delivery, coupled with a proven capability of delivering mission system programmes.

• Applying a systems thinking approach to architecture design for the lifecycle of the product. Ideally using methods similar to those recommended by INCOSE.
• Deriving and modelling the solution architecture using ARCADIA Architectural Framework, ideally using Model Based System Engineering approaches.
• Identifying methods to test and validate the architecture.
• Detailing the design and documenting design decisions and rationale.
• Developing the system design in accordance with the system architecture and requirements.
• Perform system modelling using system engineering tools.
• Manage technical requirements flow-down and implementation from customer to sub-systems.
• Support development and performing of system verification methods to demonstrate compliance with the customer's needs.
• Working within the scope of the Company's Processes and the System Engineering Management Plan.
• Working within the engineering team to accomplish engineering activities to time, budget and quality.
• Contributing to and writing Engineering Plans, Technical Specifications, interface Documents, Test Plans and Technical Reports.
• Ensuring that design certification for contract requirements and appropriate legislation, including product safety, is performed correctly.
• Supporting engineering reviews and prepare associated technical documentation.
• An understanding of the fundamentals of Systems Engineering methodologies around Design, Verification, Validation, Qualification and Acceptance.
• Experience deriving system capabilities, functionalities and behaviours, ideally using Model Based Systems Engineering & SysML approaches.
• Understanding of the different actors involved in projects with the ability to contextualise and change the perspective (political, economic, social, technical, environmental, legal...).
• Self-motivated and capable of working alone & with teams.
• Proven experience in product design in an engineering or research environment.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Experience producing documentation with clarity and precision.
• Be prepared to challenge other's views and willing to accept constructive feedback.
• IBM DOORS or an equivalent requirements management tool.
• Enterprise Architect / Capella / Rhapsody or similar MBSE tool.
• MATLAB or an equivalent simulation/modelling tool (Desirable).
• Knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design (Desirable).
• Expertise in Lan Systems and Armoured Fighting Vehicle domains (Desirable).
• Knowledge and experience of open vehicle architectures (Desirable).

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.

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