Space Systems Solution Architect

  • Airbus PLC
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Sep 24, 2022
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Do you come from a space / satellite background and love evolving systems Architecture? Are you looking for a role where you can impact the next generation of ground systems and navigation systems? Interested in being (internal / external) client facing and focusing on High Tech solutions? Passionate about getting the best solutions for the customers and projects? If so, we d love to speak to you!

Do you come from a space / satellite background and love evolving systems Architecture? Are you looking for a role where you can impact the next generation of ground systems and navigation systems? Interested in being (internal / external) client facing and focusing on High Tech solutions? Passionate about getting the best solutions for the customers and projects? If so, we d love to speak to you!

Job Description

The End-to-end Systems team (approx. 10) is responsible for delivering technical aspects of studies and projects within Earth Observation and Science (EOS) and supporting activities in Telecoms and Navigation missions; undertaking R&D activities and the development of advanced products including Earth Observation (EO) ground segment elements and navigation user equipment.

Role Description

Within the End-to-end Systems organisation, the Space Systems Solution Architect acts as the lead for defining architectural solutions to meet end-to-end system needs.

You will be responsible for generating optimise bespoke solutions concepts based on a detailed understanding of existing and emerging technologies.

In addition, as the Solutions Architect, you will be required to support systems engineers in: requirements capture; architecture definition and system design; performance analysis. The Solutions Architect is the owner of the solution within the end-to-end system scope.

Main Responsibilities

  • Capture stakeholder needs and develop appropriate requirement sets including user, system and sub-system requirements.
  • Lead system architecture definition and sub-system design definition and capture outputs in design models and documentation.
  • Support the performance of analysis and trade-offs within the scope of engineering decision making by providing expert input.
  • Generate technical documentation in support of project deliveries and input for bids and proposals.
  • Interact with other engineers and subject matter experts.
  • Lead peer reviews of solution designs and related artefacts.
  • Adhere to high-quality system engineering principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget.

Experience

End-to-end Systems or system-of-systems architecture and systems engineering in space or defence, ideally across the entire engineering lifecycle.

Ground Segment engineering and operation

GNSS systems and signals

Security and secure systems

Working within an environment controlled strictly through an established Quality system

Technical Knowledge

Knowledge of Satellite systems (ground, space and user) for EO and Navigation including knowledge of underlying existing and emerging technologies

Engineering life cycles for ground and space segment

Quality standards

Qualification

A degree in Electrical, Electronic engineering, mathematics or physics or similar experience

Desirable: GNSS systems and signals, SAR systems, satellite ground systems, security aspects of space systems.

Additional Requirements

You will be expected to work with classified material in some cases.

Occasional / infrequent travel to support project activities and milestone is expected.

The successful candidate will be subject to UK SC Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

Not 100% match for the role? No worries! Airbus will support your professional development and invests in your learning journey/continuous learning.

We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

What we can offer you

A competitive salary with annual profit share

  • An ever growing list of company benefits including enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and generous pension contributions
  • Very strong, very real career development options across our transnational, market leading company
  • A hybrid working pattern of 2-3 days per week in the office and 2-3 days remotely
  • Flexible hours - 37 per week with no core hours on Friday afternoons!

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including home working. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Contract Type:

Permanent Contract / CDI / Unbefristet / Contrato indefinido

Experience Level:

Professional / Expérimenté(e) / Professionell / Profesional

Job Family:

Chief Engineering & Architecture

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About Us

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.