#### About us

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

#### Job description

At Airbus, we’re making aviation smarter and safer through digital innovation. Our **Information Management (IM)** team is at the center of this shift, driving the sustainable IT solutions that move an aircraft from the drawing board to the runway.

We are looking for an **IT System Architect (d/f/m) for Avionics to join us in **Hamburg**. In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between engineering needs and IT execution. Joining our Flight Test and Avionics department, you will lead the architecture for Method and Tool projects, guiding the design of the embedded computers that define the future of flight.

**Your location**

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

**Your benefits**

- Attractive salary and special payments
- 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
- Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
- Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies
- On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria
- Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
- Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

**Your tasks and responsibilities**

- Lead the architecture system team (Functional, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure architects) to deliver high-quality architectural designs (High level design Dossiers, ARDs).
- Translate business needs from Airbus Engineering into technical requirements and scalable architectural blueprints.
- Define system architecture and non-functional requirements for the DPSF portfolio, ensuring alignment with the Digital strategy.
- Secure integration of solutions across strategic platforms (ERP, PLM, DevOps) like “PLM4Avionics” or “CISAS”.
- Manage technology roadmaps and budget assumptions (AOP) to support Systems Engineering disciplines.
- Lead Lifecycle & Obsolescence Management for the strategic evaluation of existing technology stacks (OS, frameworks, platforms) regarding their future viability. Design sustainable migration paths to transition critical legacy systems into modern target architectures, ensuring full alignment with current security standards.
- Anticipate future needs including Cloud migration, Microsoft decommissioning, and innovative approaches like Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence.
- Drive consistency across IT products by defining models and architecture patterns to foster reuse.
- Ensure service quality by effectively liaising with external providers and stakeholders within Agile ceremonies.

**Desired skills and qualifications**

- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Profound experience in IT Architecture description and modeling (TOGAF, Archimate) using tools like Sparx Enterprise Architect.
- Technical knowledge of DevOps concepts, AWS, Cloud, and Cybersecurity.
- Functional expertise in embedded computers design and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM/ALM).
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive improvements in complex, multi-cultural environments.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on quality deliverables and problem-solving.
- Language skills: Advanced level of English and French is required.

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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.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.