Senior Solution Architect

pLocation: Tubize, Belgium /ppThales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust. /ppSay HI
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- to your career as /ph3Senior Solution Architect
- Land Systems /h3pLocation: Tubize #LI-HYBRID /ppIn Tubize, you will join more than 350 colleagues recognized by domestic and international partners for expertise on products such as Radio Frequency (RF) Products, C4ISR, Crypto Global Solution, MACS (Aeronautical Intercom) and many others. Today the Group employs more than 1,400 people across nine sites in Belgium. Discover all Thales activities in Belgium here . /ph3Your role /h3pAs part of the Technical Directorate of Thales Belgium, you will be responsible for steering the technical policy of the entity on Land Systems matters, in strong cooperation with other engineering offices. You will provide senior expertise to support architecture definition, challenge engineering approaches and validate design decisions. /ph3Your mission /h3pContribute to defining the architecture vision for complex defence solutions, including stakeholder needs, operational context, system boundaries, and interfaces within broader mission ecosystems. /ppDefine, assess, and recommend candidate solution architectures that meet operational expectations, technical constraints, product strategy, cost objectives, and programme schedules. /ppLead the development of the solution architecture, making informed trade-offs between performance, risk, maturity, interoperability, and affordability, while documenting the associated architectural artefacts and validating lower-level specifications. /ppSupport the solution development lifecycle, including engineering coordination, integration strategy, and the establishment of effective co-engineering ways of working across multidisciplinary teams. /ppEnsure the architecture supports Thales' ambitions in delivering mission-ready, interoperable, secure, and scalable defence capabilities. /ph3What we are looking for /h3ulliA degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, combined with solid experience in complex system design and engineering. /liliInitial or confirmed experience as a System Architect or Solution Architect in a system-of-systems environment. /liliStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, programme, and customer communities. /liliA collaborative mindset and a willingness to engage closely with customers and end users to ensure the solution remains aligned with operational needs. /liliLeadership qualities, with the ability to drive teams through collaboration, structured problem-solving, and constructive challenge. /liliThe ability to influence, persuade, and build consensus in technically complex and operationally demanding environments. /liliA proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented attitude . /li /ulpThales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and "deep tech" innovations
- Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology
- to build a future we can all trust. For more than 20 years, Thales has pursued a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy based on the highest international standards. The principles behind this policy are now captured in the company's purpose of "building a future we can all trust", which was adopted in 2020. /ph3Say HI
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- Your journey to us /h3pCamilla Christovam Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-CC1 /p