Team Leader System Engineering & Architects

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE SAS 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 A vacancy for a Team Leader of System Architect team has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Toulouse (Palays site). As the successful candidate you will join the Engineering End/to/End Communications. Does the connectivity sector fascinate you? Do you want to become a player in the amazing activity? Are you ready to take on challenges that have never been tackled before? Then come join our teams! Within the System & Architecture department, you will lead the team of system architects and lead architects in charge of the system activities for connectivity infrastructure, mainly for Connected Intelligence Business Unit (Communication, Information & Security). As a manager for this activity you will coordinate the activity of the team for the current programs (military communication solution by satellites). As a major stakeholder of the business you will contribute to the proposal activities. The role will support the development of the end to end multi mission connectivity solutions. In that frame, we will develop the needed competencies (cloud computing, SDN, Artificial Intelligence, network management) of your team to support the new connectivity business (FCAS, drone, MRTT, Euro Constellation, GOV SATCOM). THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE SECURITY CLEARANCE OR WILL REQUIRE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR CLEARANCE BY THE RECOGNIZED. TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your main tasks and responsibilities will include: * To manage the team of more than 15 System architects (Communications, HR activities, HR interviews...) * Costing and workload plan for the team & resources, * To manage the Business Unit interface for current and future programs, * To develop & to build the needed competencies for future business, * To enable choice of partners who will support the activities (core/non-core strategy), * To setup, organization for the different programs in partnership with the business Unit, * To successfully implement method and process in line with internal rules, * To manage the staffing of your team in partnership with Human Resource partner (hiring process), * To manage the team according to Airbus rules in term of Human Resource processes, * To ensure that system architecture processes are properly applied for current and new businesses, * A close relationship with the business Unit, the management team and the Strategy to influence the business & the team organization, SOME TRAVELS IN FRANCE OR IN EUROPE. REQUIRED SKILLS You will have the following skills and experience: * 4 years of experience in management position, * 5 to 10 years of experience in the telecom business (knowledge of IP network or telecommunication by radio, VoIP, Qos), * Knowledge of System architecture, * Knowledge of military programs, * Management of program, * Experience in development of Complex system, * Proven track record of delivering against high level financial targets * Leadership and communication * Inclusive (decision making) and trust in others (delegation) * Risk taker, optimistic, assertive * Team builder / team dynamics / fun * Negotiation level of French and English. 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. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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.