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SalaryAt Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.
Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Systems Architect to join the team in Rydalmere. Join us in driving engineering excellence and delivering exceptional results. Apply your expertise to shape the future of our solutions and foster strong customer relations.
The Senior Systems Architect will support critical Systems Engineering, Architecture and Engineering Management activities across major bids and projects across all domains within Thales.
KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Senior Systems Architect, you are accountable for:
- Leading the development of critical architectures as part of bids and projects
- Provide the Engineering Management role for bids and projects, supporting the initial development of the Work Breakdown,
- Manage the engineering team to produce the engineering design, schedule and estimates for successful development of bid and program start-up activities.
- Co-ordinate the efforts of all engineering specialty areas as part of the supported bid or project.
- Being able to flexibly step in to new projects to resolve key gaps and issues.
KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent.
- Recognised as a Chartered Engineer (CPEng) by Engineers Australia or demonstrated engineering competencies required to attain CPEng (desirable).
- Expert level of experience in Architecture development for major projects
- Expert level of experience in Systems engineering for major projects
- Expert level of experience in Engineering Management for major programs
- Experience across a variety of Engineering domains and ability to rapidly context switch between projects as needed
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Line Management of engineering teams
- Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
- ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
- Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated Lease options
- Personal & professional training development opportunities
It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or . We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.
We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.
