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

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, thereby strengthening European defence cooperation.

MGCS, which stands for Main Ground Combat System, is a Franco-German armaments programme aiming to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks with a high-tech ground combat system by 2040.

The programme aims to strengthen the European pillar in NATO, promote key Franco-German technologies, and consolidate the German, French, and European land systems industry.

We are happy to have you on board!

Your mission :

As a Senior Systems Architect, you will collaborate closely with technical architects from trusted partners to define the MGCS architecture at the system of systems level, and implement this architecture across four primary systems.

You will:

• Capture and analyze operational needs, articulating and formalizing them precisely.
• Propose and advocate for innovative solutions, technology roadmaps, and strategic visions.
• Develop solution architecture through strategic trade-offs considering stakeholder expectations, technical solutions, costs, risks, and schedules.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including architecture justification, product breakdown structure, and system design documents.
• Validate lower-level specifications to meet rigorous standards.
• Provide expert guidance during development and co-engineering processes.
• Manage requirements, oversee performance evaluations, define interfaces, and facilitate technical negotiations among stakeholders.

We are looking forward to :

You have an engineering background with at least 10 years of experience in architecture and systems engineering, especially related to land forces and deployed systems.

You are proficient in operational concepts, embedded systems, and digital infrastructures, including cybersecurity and safety standards. Knowledge of navigation, observation systems, and UxV is a plus.

You are comfortable working in multicultural environments and familiar with the NATO V4 architecture framework and Enterprise Architect. Strong communication skills with non-expert stakeholders are essential.

You have experience with co-engineering practices, MBSE, and modelling tools.

You demonstrate leadership, initiative, and excellent communication and relationship skills.

Say HI

Interested candidates can apply via our Career portal. Christian Frey, Head of Talent Acquisition, looks forward to your application.

Contact: 49 174 173 73 61

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