About the Role

The primary purpose of the Bid Solution Architect is to translate customer requirement into solutions in line with product policy, budget and timescale. Innovation and customer value proposition should be considered at all stages of the bid. A free thinking, innovative, creative and challenging nature is required to drive this function to provide the most cost effective yet compliant solutions. The ability to question and challenge component and building block inputs to drive costs lower is critical to this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative solutions
• Adherence to bid schedule
• Adherence to bid process
• Act as a bid team member

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics
• Honours Degree in Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science would be preferred.

Required Skills

• System Engineering / Systems Architecture
• Proven track record on delivery

Preferred Skills

• Training and/or Simulation domain knowledge and experience
• Experience of working on SFR&D, Digital Twins and/or Test and Evaluation projects
• Technical leadership
• Bid management

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Airlines and Aviation

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