Solutions Architect Eco System Development

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2019 it generated revenues of € 70.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Ecosystems Development Architect

Reporting directly to the Head of Solutions Architects you will oversee the development and engagement of the Connectivity ecosystem to support the ongoing architecture and design for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) connectivity platforms.

This involves industry-wide engagement to ensure the strategic elements for the continued evolution of the High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) marketplace which includes and benefits the programme.

You will help build definition of the ecosystem roadmap, planning and engagement to meet the programme needs.

This transversal role will ensure the industry, supply, standardisation and approach to offering HAPS services in the market meet the programme and customer needs.

This role can be either based at our site in Farnborough, Hampshire or in Munich, Germany with frequent international travel.

Tasks and Accountabilities

·  You will work with and responsible for Connectivity authorities
·  You will be a trusted advisor to the business on industry bodies and development requirements
·  You will develop and create suitable architectural deliverables that provide solutions to meet the programme requirements
·  You will achieve business approval for ecosystem deliverables
·  Requirements specification and engagement with industry bodies/partners
·  Definition and development of a service orientated approach for UAS connectivity
·  Develop technical and operations ecosystem specific proposals
·  Manage high-level ecosystem roadmap for developing standards and capabilities
·  Market watch of emerging developments and industry capabilities for UAS
·  Support Head of Connectivity and Head of Solutions ensuring successful alignment and support to Connectivity services and requirements

Skills

·  5+ years experience within Telecommunications
·  Familiarity of service and eco system development
·  Experience working in a marketplace development and similar environment with an interest in new Service Development and ecosystem creation and engagement
·  Requirements management including capture control and traceability

In return we can offer a great benefits package with annual profit share; a growing list of company benefits including enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and career development options across our transnational, market leading company.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with the Recruitment Business Partner who gets in touch if you are invited to interview. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.