Systems Architect
@ Thales

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 13 hours ago

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About Thales

At Thales, we leverage technology to create a secure, sustainable, and inclusive world driven by human intelligence. Our diverse expertise spans manufacturing, engineering, cybersecurity, and space, contributing to progress in key industries. We support groundbreaking projects and innovative solutions.

Our Benefits

Enjoy benefits such as an annual bonus, private medical insurance, ThalesFlex hybrid work environment, fitness passport discount, employee discounts, modernized paid parental leave, veterans leave, novated lease options, family support, and personal & professional training opportunities.

The OneSKY Project

Thales Australia is delivering a harmonised Civil/Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS / OneSKY) for Airservices Australia and Defence. This project is set to enhance safety, efficiency, and environmental outcomes while reducing delays.

The Role: Systems Architect

The Systems Architect is a key role for the OneSKY project, responsible for defining, stabilising, and maintaining the solution architecture for bids and projects across all lifecycle phases. This role requires direct engagement with customers and internal senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and propose innovative technical solutions aligned with customer requirements.
  • Analyse architectural choices to balance requirements, cost, and risk.
  • Lead working groups to resolve technical disputes between subsystems and security teams.
  • Serve as the key technical contact for customers regarding solution evolution.
  • Develop Architectural Viewpoints, system breakdowns, and validate through proof of concept activities.

What You Bring

On day one, you will have:

  • Able to obtain Australian defence clearance.
  • 10+ years of experience on complex software-centric real-time systems.
  • Expertise in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and frameworks like Arcadia and NAF.
  • Experience in designing secure solution architectures in line with ISM standards.
  • Strong stakeholder management across multi-cultural teams and international customers.

Clearance & Eligibility

A Defence security clearance is required. Applicants must be Australian citizens eligible for clearance. More details available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Equal Opportunity

Thales is committed to a diverse and equitable workplace and is endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women.

Location

This position is based at Melbourne World Trade Centre.

Key skills/competency

Systems Architecture, Air Traffic, MBSE, Arcadia, NAF, Real-time, Security, Stakeholder Management, Validation, Technical Leadership

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How to Get Hired at Thales

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  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight relevant systems architecture experience.
  • Research Thales: Understand their projects and technical strategies.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Focus on MBSE and security challenges.
  • Showcase Clearances: Emphasize your eligibility for defence clearance.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review MBSE frameworks like Arcadia and NAF.
Practice system modelling and validation techniques.
Study security standards and ISM compliance.
Brush up on real-time system design principles.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a conflict resolution experience.
Explain handling diverse stakeholder objectives.
Share an experience of leading technical discussions.
Discuss adapting to multicultural team dynamics.

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