Space Solution Architect

Package Description

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Benefits Package 

• Support provided to EU Nationals requiring relocation – Information available upon request

• Company events

• Access to training 

Job Introduction

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.

Our Europe Space Bid pipeline developed a strong need for Solution and Enterprise Architecture Experts that have amazing understanding of the market and customer requirements, so to develop solutions for Serco and new propositions. In particular, the focus is on the Architecture of our Earth Observation and Navigation related services.

With this in mind, we are seeking European-based Space Solution Architects that will be responsible for developing elements of bid-winning solutions for the European division. You would contribute to the development of valuable propositions that meet our customers’ requirements, leading to successful outcomes.

You would have the chance to work and win on large and medium sized bids and proposals throughout our Space business, while working side-by-side with our teams of Operational Leads, Subject Matter Experts, Bid Directors, Bid Managers and many “horizontal” resources, third-party organizations such as supply chain partners or specialist suppliers.

Main Responsibilities

• Support work in the area of designing ground segment system or sub-system solutions for end-to-end services and operations.
• Systems Engineering & Enterprise Architecture
• Support elaboration of value chains and system architecture for Ground Segments services and solutions
• Contribute to designing solutions for major bids using Systems Engineering & Solution/ Enterprise Architecture approaches
• Use systems engineering approaches; for example, COAD, TOGAF, MODAF, Soft Systems etc to develop or Enterprise Architectures
• Requirements Capture including assisting the running of interactive customer workshops
• Conduct, as needed: Functional analysis and design, Design of the overall system concept, System level technical budgets, System performance analysis, Definition of data processing, and interfaces between payload/platform and ground segment services
• Assist the development of the overall vision, high level architectural design and Target Operating Model (TOM) for the bid, project, or programme
• Proposition Development and Bidding
• Introduce innovation that will differentiate Serco’s propositions in a crowded market place (Earth Observation, Artificial Intelligence, Ground Segment Systems)
• Assist with the development of solutions and value propositions in current, new & emerging areas; for example, Engineering, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and live/synthetic training, etc
• Help to ensure compliance to the Serco Business Lifecycle governance processes and that the ‘best brains’ critically review the solution (technical, commercial, financial, and written) and benchmark where appropriate
• Assist the management of the solution budget for major opportunities, ensuring compliance and effective optimum utilisation of resources
• Participate in competitor analysis to assess strength of Serco solution and allocate Pwin.

Successful Candidate

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:

• MSc, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant technical or scientific discipline, Systems Engineering/Solution or Enterprise Architecture experience desirable
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the Earth Observation or Navigation domains
• Experience in business development for public or private sector service providers with demonstrated growth success
• Experience with relevant standards and management processes (ECSS standards)
• Experience of all aspects of Business Process Re-engineering
• Fluent in English language is essential, additional European language would be a strong advantage

Domain

• Good general knowledge of Space Ground segment solutions (focus on Earth Observation and/or Navigation)
• Strong and demonstrated background in space system engineering and Ground Segment architecture design (in particular for Earth Observation and/or Navigation) missions
• Experience in space projects and/or in preparatory activities (focus on phase C and D and E)
• Remote sensing techniques with proven experience in in the preparation of ground segment documentation relating to requirements engineering, design, and IV&V planning and execution.

Technical

• Good understanding of Systems Engineering approaches, including Solution and Enterprise Architecture; ability to maintain a system overview
• Understanding of ICT technologies and solutions
• Good analytical skills with ability to assimilate information quickly, and communicate key messages simply and effectively to the business to aid decision making

Communication

• Proficiency in written and spoken English: able to explain complex technical constructs with ease. Ability to write compelling technical and bid solution is essential
• Good negotiation and presentation skills (through participation in Competitive Dialogue or other OJEU processes)
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills to include interpersonal, written, staff level and executive level business briefings

Personality

• Effective management of self with track record of involvement in change in complex and demanding environments, interacting with individuals at all levels of the organisation
• Methodical and proactive, with initiative and capability to work autonomously
• Problem-solving and creativity-oriented attitude
• Good commercial judgment and financial literacy.

*Please note - This person can be based out of France, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Spain, Czech Republic or the UK (Remote / Hybrid subject to location).

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. 

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.  

We are a team of 60,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

Important:

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