Systems Architect

Job Description

As part of the Systems Architecture and Integration department, the Systems Architect is responsible for the requirements and architecture development of aircraft landing gear and braking systems (ATA32).

As a Systems Architect on a development program, you will define and coordinate a comprehensive system development logic in line with Safran's Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) framework.

Adopting an overall view of the system throughout its lifecycle, you will ensure that the solution achieves an optimal balance between system requirements, lead times, costs and risks, and that the proposed system architectures are technically robust and meet the customer needs.

You will interface with the Program Chief Engineer as a deputy on Systems Engineering activities, and as a technical leader for the Systems Engineering teams across Safran Landing Systems business units over the entire ATA32 lifecycle.

Ensure the consolidation of requirements through system specification :

identification of all interfaces and stakeholders concerned by the design, production,

integration,

maintainability and use of the system

definition of the system's mission and specifications, based on the needs expressed by the

stakeholders

customer, etc.) and the requirements imposed by its environment

evaluation of the relative weighting, completeness and sensitivity of requirements, as well as

the influence and effects of the environment

Complementary Description

Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements

capture through manufacture, system testing, and system sustainment. While working in a

cross-functional team environment, tasks will include :

• Requirements development and management
• Conceptual studies of electro-mechanical architectures
• System / Mechanical design, multiphysics modeling, analysis, and review
• System performance assessments and trade studies
• System Robustness Evaluation
• Verification / Validation / Test planning, development, and execution
• Customer interface, coordination
• Cascading overall system requirements into subsystem level requirements, based on

functional and dysfunctional analyses with the support of the entire systems team, including

RAMS (reliability, availability, maintainability, safety) aspects

• Ensure that systems engineering tasks are included in the development approach
• propose the product breakdown structure (PBS) and integration of subsystems
• advise on subsequent system development / upgrades throughout the entire lifecycle,

systematically conducting impact analysis, and propose solutions to the PCE & relevant

functions involved.

Manage and lead the process for rolling out the portfolio of shared methods and tools on the

allocated project

Support the Definition and integration (ATA 32) of generic architectures by family of products

based on SLS experiences of development, production and services

Job Requirements

Skills & core competencies :

• Experience with system architecture development using models (MBSE)
• Experience in control systems, integrated system / interface design
• Experience with requirement management, System integration and verification
• Design-to-cost or design-to-value techniques
• Understanding of customer relations
• Technical knowledge of landing gears products and related systems
• Expertise in development methodologies
• Experience with system testing, data acquisition, verification, and validation
• Project management / development, continuous improvement, quality assurance, system processes, and environmental qualification
• Significant experience in aerospace development processes ARP4754A, ARP4761,DO-178, DO254, DO160...)
• Understanding and ability to apply RAMS concepts; knowledge of basic cyber-security concepts is an asset

Communication skills :

• Initiative and autonomy; strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Excellent English, written, oral communication and presentation skills; French is an asset
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team across multiple business units, sites and countries
• Ability to drive change and deploy innovative work practices within an organization
• Strong customer-focused culture
• Ability to collaborate with sub-tier suppliers and partners

Feeling hesitant because you don't meet all of the job requirements? Don't be! Safran Landing Systems (SafranLS) is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply.

If you love a challenge and want to work in an exciting, high-tech environment, we want to hear from you.

We see diversity as a means to leverage creativity, collective performance and innovation. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

SafranLS is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment with continual learning opportunities and a focus on well-being in the workplace.

SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.

At SafranLS, a passion for Aerospace can mean a limitless career, land your next position with us!

While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

The above statements reflect the general items considered necessary to describe principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Other duties may be assigned as per management instruction. All applicants must meet the following requirements : Minimum age of 18 years.

Specificity of the job

Daily word processing or computer work and changing priorities.

Ability to occasionnally travel internationally.