Systems Architect – UPDM, MODAF, NAF

We are looking for a Systems Architect (min. 2-3 years’ work experience) to support our team in the area of systems and systems of systems engineering. Different roles are considered for this position therefore candidates with different levels of systems and enterprise architecting skills are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities / Duties
The Systems Architect will be working on the design of systems and system of systems architectures predominantly in the aerospace area. This will include the analysis and formalization of data from the problem domains under investigation at different levels of abstraction by applying various enterprise and system modeling techniques

Qualifications / Experience

• University degree in informatics, engineering or related fields
• At least 2 years working experience in one of the following areas: enterprise, systems, or software architecting

Essential Skills

The candidate should have a solid background in enterprise, systems, or software architecture modeling and excellent knowledge of UML.
In addition

• Excellent abstraction and analytical skills
• Good command of the English language – written and spoken
• Good document writing skills
• Good presentation skills

Desirable Skills

• C/C++ programming languages
• Java programming language
• Basic UNIX System Administration
• Basic Windows System Administration
• Database programming (Sybase and/or Oracle)
• Formalised Software Testing
• Serena Dimensions CM

Qualities

The following skills will be considered an advantage:

• System and enterprise architecting experience
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks e.g. UPDM, MODAF, NAF, DoDAF
• SysML knowledge
• SoaML knowledge
• XMI knowledge
• Experience with Model-Driven Architecture concepts and tools
• Experience with the Eclipse Platform, including EMF, GMF, BIRT
• Java knowledge

The candidate should have a deep interest in state-of-the-art systems engineering and enterprise architecting. We are looking for a team player willing to work in dynamic international projects, by showing high degree of flexibility and self-initiative.

The working language for the position is English and therefore the engineer must be able to work effectively in this language.

Location
Darmstadt, Germany

Benefits
Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate.

Security
In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work VEGA is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

Application
You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your application preferrably online (CV in MS-Word and add documents as PDF) with your availabilitiy details and salary expectations to: Marina Ludwig ([email protected]).