Location: Ottawa, Canada

Position Summary

The mission of the C5ISRT Architect is to ensure that the technical policy and strategic plan are well-defined and understood by the project, in line with the business objectives, and implemented accordingly.

You are ready to lead the definition and design of mission critical systems. You are ready to build professional teams from external partners and internal resources. You can communicate technical solutions to all audiences. You are ready to earn the trust of critical systems operators.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Visualize and design data centric systems of systems of systems. Develop System Architecture documents and artifacts where functionality, performance, and cyber security are addressed as an integrated whole.
Work with critical system operators to capture key value and pain points.
Identify, vet, recommend, and collaborate with Thales' partners.
Present solutions and designs to partners, customers, and internal stakeholders, including the preparation of RFP documents.
Contribute to the overall technical policy definition and its implementation.
Contribute to the Technology & Innovation strategy by eliciting needs from the business lines, and aligning with the Thales Group's initiatives.
Provide coaching and tutoring on key strategic skills and techniques.
Lead technical specification definition and subcontractor selection.
Lead the architecture practices (e.g., modeling, design, coding) as directed within one or more projects.
Inform and influence key stakeholders to align with strategic direction.

Minimum Requirements

Undergraduate degree in relevant field
5+ years in solution architecture, with increased complexity over time
Demonstrated expertise in operational and capability analysis
Product feature development & co-engineering team lead
Strong background designing Command & Control (C2) and Intelligence solutions
Extensive hands-on experience in the development of robotic autonomous systems
Practical knowledge of AI/ML algorithms and multi-sensor fusion architecture supporting situational awareness and autonomous decision-making
Familiarity with modern cloud computing frameworks & microservice architecture for scalable system deployment

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in at least 5:

Needs analysis & value creation
Architecture frameworks (e.g., DNDAF, TOGAF, DoDAF, NAF)
Cybersecurity
Cloud technologies
Mobile communications and computing
Distributed systems
Enterprise systems
Networking
Command and control systems
Software systems architecture
Model-based systems engineering
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Data Science
Data modeling
Autonomous systems
UX principles and methodologies
Software systems integration
Software development lifecycle

Special Position Requirements

Physical environment: Hybrid working - remote and on-site as required
Travel: May be required to travel domestically and/or internationally to different Thales and/or customer sites
Security: Must be able to obtain and hold a valid Canadian security clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $120,000 - $160,000 CAD annually. This range is provided as a general market reference; final placement within the range depends on factors such as career history, competencies, skills, performance and company budgeting.

We use artificial intelligence-enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

Benefits

Company-paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program
Retirement savings plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period
Company-paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability
Employee discounts on home, auto, and gym membership

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process.

This position requires access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access, including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

C5ISRT Architect