Thales
Thales
Thales develops technology for aerospace, defense, security, and transportation. Its work spans AI-enabled systems, secure data communication, and smart transportation solutions, supporting organizations that rely on trusted digital and operational infrastructure. The company also emphasizes sustainability, digital ethics, and diversity as part of its approach to building technology and its workforce.

Systems Architect - Thales (Hybrid, Vélizy-Villacoublay)

Design and validate systems architectures for Thales across specification, integration, and verification activities. Coordinate requirements, interfaces, technical decisions, risk management, and integration strategy.

Description

  • Collaborate with PLM, PLA, and operational advisors to clarify needs and prepare OCD and MRCD documents.
  • Develop solution architectures that balance stakeholder expectations, technical options, cost, risk, and schedule.
  • Support the full development lifecycle, from evaluation models and intermediate prototypes through to the industrial product.
  • Lead technical meetings and peer reviews to evaluate and validate complete solutions or individual solution elements.
  • Prepare the solution System Specification (SSS) with support from the System PDA.
  • Help allocate requirements in the SSDD and contribute to performance assessments.
  • Define critical parameters and interfaces for the primary subsystems.
  • Make technical decisions across internal and external contributors with support from the PDA.
  • Partner with IVVQm to establish the integration strategy.

Requirements

  • Engineering degree or university Master’s-level qualification (BAC+5) or higher.
  • At least five years of systems engineering experience, including specification, integration, and verification activities.
  • Proficiency with architecture, modeling, and requirements-management tools such as Capella, DOORS, Polarion, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of R&T and DDQS processes.
  • Ability to identify technical risks and develop suitable responses.
  • A thorough, organized approach with the ability to synthesize complex information.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multi-company environments.
  • Proactive, creative, and strongly motivated by technical innovation.
  • Willingness to complete a security-clearance process if the role involves access to information classified as a national defense secret.

Benefits

  • Attractive compensation package.
  • Ongoing skills development through training, academies, and internal communities.
  • Inclusive and supportive workplace with respect for work-life balance.
  • Established commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
  • Services supporting balance between professional and personal life.

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