Sr. Solution Architect
Sr. Solution Architect
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Job Description
Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments institutions and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space cybersecurity and digital identity were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
In Singapore Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973 originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2000 employees across three local sites we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management) defence and security and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together were shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.Organisation Context
The Airspace Mobility Solutions (AMS) business part of the Global Business Unit Land and Air Systems is providing leading edge Air Traffic Management (ATM) Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Security and Digital Aviation solutions for the Commercial and Defence sectors.
The AMS business manages 11% of the worlds airspace and with revenues of over 500 million Euros worldwide is the global market leader in airspace management Singapore the business focus is the delivery and support of two key ATM solutions including TopSKY-ATC(HE) and LORADS-III.
This role will initially support the TopSKY-ATC (HE) product.
Role Description
The role of Senior Solution Architect is a key role to define and deliver a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Solution.
The role is responsible for defining stabilising and maintaining the solution architecture for bids and projects for all lifecycle phases it includes:
Defining and proposing innovative technical solutions that meet customer requirements and are compliant with the business product/system technical strategy
Analysing the architectural and technical choices to ensure the best trade-off between customer requirements technical solutions cost and risk.
Responsibilities
Ensure the solution architecture is optimised to satisfy the product requirements:
Bringing to the foreground the key architectural drivers
Exploring the solution space to define a set of alternate candidate architectural concepts and perform related trade-offs ensuring all design alternatives are recorded and decisions justified
Perform early validation of the architecture including modelling and proof of concept activities to de-risk
Develop Architectural Viewpoints to:
Define the system breakdown
Lead the interface definition and arbitrate technically between the various contributors (whether internal or external)
Describe the system behaviour through functional flows and identifying dependencies between system components
Specify Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs) and support their validation throughout the lifecycle of the project
Document architecture in required artefacts (E.g. Product Breakdown Structure and System of System Design Documentation).
Responsible for stabilising and maintaining the solution architecture throughout its lifecycle in cooperation with the Project Design Authority (PDA) and the Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM).
Support the PDA and EDM in the approval of the main engineering reviews and deliverables.
Review key Subsystems including Infrastructure Platform and Security artefacts ensuring that the constraints imposed by the system requirements on the design are understood and met.
Ensure and demonstrate that the defined architecture meets the requirements taking into consideration:
Performance
Safety
Security
Human Factors
ILS
Contractually applicable legislation rules and regulations including Environmental/HSE requirements and standards.
Contribute to the development of Architecture Policies Processes and Procedures to ensure best practice.
Provide mentoring and support to all personnel involved in architecture activities.
Knowledge Skills & Experience
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering IT or related discipline
Essential Experience
5 years experience in similar positions on projects delivering complex software-centric real-time systems.
Strong experience in the ATM Domain and Air Traffic Management standards eg. ICAO Eurocontrol
Demonstrated experience in the design of infrastructure and network architectures
Demonstrated experience in the design of secure solution architectures inline with security standards and policies
Experience with collective decisions and conflict resolutions
Capability to manage various stakeholders having different objectives
Proven capability to work in a multi-cultural environment and with variety of international customers.
Aptitude to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary integrated team environment
A positive attitude combined with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.
Sound judgement and independent decision-making capability where necessary
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Desirable:
Experience in Modelling Tools e.g. Capella Enterprise Architect
Experience in System Engineering tools eg. DOORs Jira
Experience in working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
General / Special Requirements
Assist in ensuring a harmonious work environment in all departments that you are working with by upholding Thales key values.
An advocate for diversity and inclusion who will be actively involved in implementing change initiatives to achieve our diversity goals
An advocate for a culture of continuous improvement
An advocate for Accountability transparency and curiosity
Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health Safety and Environmental policies and framework and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimising accidental exposures to self colleagues visitors and/or the environment and to ensure a safe work practises at all times.
Comply with all relevant Company policies and procedures.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Be eligible for Security Clearance from the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs (CAT2)
Occasional international travel may be required
At Thales were committed to fostering a workplace where respect trust collaboration and passion drive everything we do. Here youll feel empowered to bring your best self thrive in a supportive culture and love the work you do. Join us and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference for a safer greener and more inclusive world.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
