Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Enterprise Architect (f/m) to join our Digital Strategy & Architecture based in Marignane, France.

You will be part of a team responsible to support the company's strategy and business roadmaps in proposing global architecture design for decision making and implementation framing.

The challenges of the international team are to build and deploy a strategy around innovative technologies in perpetual evolution, to master convergence, standardize means, simplify and modernize the information system.

The team is in contact with a large audience of stakeholders (business directorates, digital transformation office, IM representatives, Airbus divisions - subsidiaries, partners, Architects community…) in an international context.

This mission of Enterprise Architects covers a large scope, different domains (manufacturing / production – engineering – customer services), innovation topics and the role is becoming similar to internal business / IT consultant for architecture design (civil or military projects).
 

Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters.

The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France, near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high-tech, inclusive, and environmentally friendly working environment.

You will live a unique professional experience, at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters.

To learn more about our site and our activities: Airbus Helicopters - Marignane

Your future missions :

Maintain, use and promote Airbus Helicopters  architecture framework (design patterns, architecture principles, modeling tool : EA Sparx, Application portfolio management),

Select and define digital standards (benchmark, prototyping),

Guide and support architects community for transversal projects design,

Apply enterprise architecture’s methodology and promote standards,

Analyze the technology industry, competitors and market trends, and determine their potential impact on Airbus Helicopters IS according to business process evolutions.

Develop and manage business and digital capabilities roadmaps,

Respect regulations on data compliance (Export Control, NATO…),

Work with business teams, IM teams, other Airbus divisions, external partners and lead the requirements gathering. Understand and formalize business issues / drivers and requirements,

Your  profile:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology

5/10 years of proven experience in strategic projects framing in an international context

Double competencies: digital knowledge and business processes / context (aerospace or similar industry context)

Experience on architecture modeling tools (i.e. SPARX)

Knowledge of several digital domains (cloud, containerization, security...) and more generally 

knowledge on innovative technologies (agentic AI, Knowledge Graph, IoT, AR VR, advanced analytics…). Familiar with public/private cloud features (AWS, Scaleway, GCP…)

Knowledge in Enterprise Architecture framework : Togaf, IAF, Archimate,

Ability to address complex topics/environments,

Ability to quickly master the functions and capabilities of new technologies,

Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations, propose architecture solutions and estimate financial impacts,

Advanced level of English and in French.

You have the following interpersonal skills:

Proven ability to work well with others, able to facilitate and negotiate,

Structured, organized, autonomous, continuous-learner,

Customer-oriented, solution-minded,

Strong leadership skills

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

3 Reasons to join us:

Our Values: Six essential values form the core of our company. Defined for employees by employees, our Airbus values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique mix of qualities found in each member of our global family.

Inclusion and diversity: We foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment, where everyone's diversity is valued and respected. An inclusive and diverse workforce is the engine of innovation at Airbus. It makes us unique and contributes to better problem-solving.

Compensation and benefits:

At Airbus, we build the future together and your success is our priority.

Expect a global, competitive, and transparent compensation package (including salaries, bonuses, profit-sharing, participation, and preferred share ownership plan), designed to reward the impact and performance you bring, both individually and collectively.

We invest in your complete well-being: professional development (training, mentoring, international mobility), health coverage, retirement, and a commitment to a supported work-life balance (parental support, flexibility).

And for your daily life, benefits that make a difference:

• A dynamic CSE (Social and Economic Committee) offering many advantages (company restaurant, children's leisure center, associations and sports complex, travel allowances, etc.).
• Transport facilities: Take advantage of our company shuttles or the reimbursement of your annual transport pass.

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Our recruitment process:

• Apply online.
• Analysis of your application by the recruitment department.
• Our positions require a security clearance, complete the questionnaire that will be sent to you.
• Conduct recruitment interviews: HR interview and technical interview with your future manager
• Receive the job offer!

Ready to take off? Give a new dimension to your career by applying online now!

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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.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital <JF-IM-DI>

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