Senior System Architect mfd Main Ground Combat System MGCS

Thales in Germany – Senior System Architect (f / m / d) MGCS

Thales in Germany is part of an internationally leading technology group in the Defence, Aerospace, Space, and Cyber & Digital sectors. We ensure that our customers, partners, and employees can pursue new paths with confidence in a world characterized by uncertainties, for a future we can all trust.

Role Overview

Become part of a multinational team developing the cross-platform combat system of the future, thereby strengthening European defence cooperation. MGCS (Main Ground Combat System) is a Franco-German armaments program aiming to replace Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks with a high-tech ground combat system by 2040. The program aims to strengthen the European pillar in NATO, promote key Franco-German technologies, and consolidate the European land systems industry.

Your Mission

• Collaborate closely with technical architects to define the MGCS architecture at the system-of-systems level and instantiate this architecture across four primary systems.
• Capture and analyze operational needs, articulating and formalizing them precisely.
• Propose and advocate for innovative solutions and technology roadmaps aligned with strategic business visions.
• Design solution architectures considering stakeholder expectations, technical solutions, costs, risks, and schedules.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including architecture justifications, design files, and system breakdowns.
• Validate lower-level specifications to ensure standards are met.
• Provide guidance during solution development and co-engineering approaches.
• Manage requirements, oversee performance evaluations, define interfaces, and facilitate stakeholder negotiations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Engineering background with at least 10 years of experience in architecture and engineering systems, especially land forces and deployed systems.
• Proficiency in operational concept descriptions, embedded systems, and constrained networks like TSN communication servers.
• Expertise in digital infrastructures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), containerization (K8S), application services, cybersecurity, and safety standards; knowledge of navigation, observation systems, and UxV is advantageous.
• Experience working in multicultural environments, familiarity with NATO V4 architecture framework, and ability to communicate effectively with non-experts.
• Skilled in co-engineering practices, modeling tools like MBSE, and design experimentation.
• Proven leadership, proactive approach, excellent communication, and relationship-building skills.

Join Us

Our international teams are ready to meet today\’s complexities with tomorrow\’s industry-leading technologies. Christian Frey, Head of Talent Acquisition, looks forward to your online application via our Career portal.

About Thales

The Group invests over 4 billion annually in R&D, focusing on critical areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum, and cloud technologies. In 2024, Thales generated sales of 20.6 billion euros, employing over 83,000 people across 68 countries. We promote diversity, sustainability, and innovation to address the challenges of our time.

Additional Information

• Experience Level: Senior IC
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• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Vacancies: 1

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