SENIOR DESIGN ARCHITECT W/M in Somerset, Templecombe

Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

To perform a subset of the system engineering activities required to develop a component or sub-system within the Anti-Submarine warfare (ASW) Conformal Array Projects. To be technically responsible for the hardware architecture and its consistency with the solution/system architecture.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Analyses the customer's and other stakeholders' needs using various means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes).
• Describes the requirements, functions and interfaces on the component or sub-system.
• Prepares and performs the component or sub-system verification and validation tests.
• Ensures that hardware architecture stability is maintained across lifecycle phases from Bid to Delivery.
• Directs and coordinates hardware architecture studies.
• Approves the technical, technological, and methodological choices taken in respect of the selected hardware architecture.
• Guarantees adherence to in-scope standards, reuse policy and product development plans.
• Provides knowledge on state-of-the-art hardware architecting, taking account of future developments.

A minimum of five years' experience in a Systems Engineering role in an appropriate engineering field, e.g. Equivalent experience in a relevant technical field, either mechanical or electronics design will also be considered.

Essential:

• L6 Qualification (degree or equivalent in mechanical/electronics/electrical engineering or scientific discipline).
• Chartered Engineer.
• L7 Qualification (Masters or equivalent in mechanical/electronics/electrical engineering or scientific discipline).

Security Clearance statement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a benefits package, which includes:

• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm.
• Hybrid working.
• Pension Scheme.
• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays).
• Life Cover.
• Progression and Development Opportunities.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

Summary Location: Templecombe Type: Full time