Design Authority Architect in Defence Intelligence (m/f)

Job Description:

AuthoriAirbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Design Authority Architect in Defence Intelligence (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.

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

The candidate must have French nationality in accordance with IGI 1300 of 11/30/2011 (article 65).

Your challenges

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 the overall technical consistency of the solution in coordination with all engineering contributors, particularly 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.

Your profile

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

Your 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.

How we care for you

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 your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

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.

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France):

Classe G14

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Chief Engineering & Architecture

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