Future Systems Architect

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Future Systems Architect is to develop concepts and carry out initial systems architecture activities for future systems, based on analysis of user requirements.

A good knowledge of emerging technologies and a clear understanding of Company capabilities and established knowledge, so that the goals of the business as defined in the SBP and MYB, can be realised.

This is an exciting opportunity to support interactions with internal and external representatives of the MOD technical community to ensure that requirements are understood and where necessary, will be able to make assumptions with customer agreement.

You will interact with other members of inter-disciplinary teams, some of whom may be non-IAS staff supporting architecture development and concept generation and analysis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for generating innovative concepts and high level system architectures using existing and emerging technologies to meet user requirements and contribute to future product plans.

To be involved in the generation, implementation and leadership of Research & Technology (R & T) projects that support the front-end systems architecture and product plans.

Responsible for developing and improving suitable processes to create efficiency and consistency in the future systems architecture process.

To be involved in the development of other Research & Technology team members to improve the overall systems engineering competence in the department.

Work with external R & T engineers in other Thales divisions or partner companies, to ensure that the widest possible knowledge base is applied to new concepts.

Support to the task of communicating and influencing concepts within IAS and also with customers and external partners.

To be involved in developing technology plans, strategy and product policy as appropriate to emerging systems in collaboration with MOD Technical Stakeholders.

To advise the Head – Research & Technology on issues related to future systems architecture trends, technologies and tools.

Right for this role?

• Working knowledge of systems engineering processes, techniques and tools
• Ideally candidates will have achieved Chartered Engineer status and be active participant in an appropriate Professional Institution
• Proficiency in technical disciplines relevant to IAS products and understanding of IAS commercial business processes, management disciplines and technical capabilities
• A working knowledge of project management techniques and software tools
• Leadership potential
• Self motivation
• Good communication and presentation skills
• A dynamic and flexible approach to embracing new processes

It is desirable that candidates can demonstrate a good understanding of weapon system design and/or a broad range of technologies used in weapons.

Must be able to travel and work within the UK and overseas, at short notice and on an occasional basis.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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