Lead Data Architect

Description de l'emploi : Shape the Future of Flight: Lead Data Architect – Flight Physics At Airbus, we believe pioneering sustainable aviation takes a diverse range of perspectives, creative problem-solving, and close collaboration. We are looking for a

Lead Data Architect to technically guide our collaborative data team, transform our data landscape, and build a seamless digital thread across our global engineering community. Based at our UK engineering hub, you will serve as the technical lead within our Flight Physics domain—connecting complex engineering needs with modern data architecture to power current aircraft programs and unlock next-generation aerospace innovations.

How You’ll Make an Impact In this role, you will be the architect behind our digital continuity and provide technical leadership to a cross-functional team of data engineers, data custodians, and domain specialists:

• Drive Next-Gen Architecture: Architect and technically steer the implementation of our future flight physics data architecture within our Simulation Process and Data Management Platform, ensuring it supports evolving business goals.
• Lead the Digital Thread & Data Strategy: Shape our long-term data strategy while partnering with and guiding our data engineering team to define robust data products, enabling smooth, secure, and compliant data flow across global engineering centers.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as the primary technical authority for data frameworks in Flight Physics—mentoring data team members, fostering a supportive, inclusive engineering culture, and bridging business needs with modern technology.

Don't meet 100% of the criteria? If you are excited about leading this initiative and meet many of the points below, we encourage you to apply!

• Data Architecture Expertise: Proven background in Data Management, Data Mesh Architecture, or Product Lifecycle / Configuration Management (PLM/SPDM).
• Technical Guidance & Mentorship: Experience leading technical strategy or guiding data engineers in designing robust, scalable solutions.
• Modern Platform Familiarity: Comfort working with modern data frameworks or architectural modeling tools (experience with platforms like Palantir Foundry, 3DExperience, or ARAS is a welcome plus, but not required).
• Data Stewardship: Understanding of data governance, lineage, and classification principles.
• Collaborative Leadership: Strong communication, active listening, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building consensus and empowering team members.
• Curiosity for Aerospace: A background or interest in aerospace, flight physics, or complex technical environments. Why Airbus?
• Meaningful

Work & Autonomy: Lead high-impact, creative problem-solving initiatives that directly influence core engineering processes and sustainable flight. - Continuous Growth: Clear pathways for technical leadership progression, expert missions, and continuous learning opportunities across Airbus. - Inclusive & Supportive Culture: Join a forward-thinking, flexible team that values diverse perspectives, work-life balance, and mutual support. Ready to lead our data team into the future of aviation? We’d love to hear from you. Apply today to help us propel Airbus into the future of digital engineering.

Cet emploi exige une connaissance des risques de conformité potentiels et un engagement à agir avec intégrité, comme base de la réussite, de la réputation et de la croissance durable de la société. Unité légale : Airbus Operations Limited Type de contrat : CDI ------- Niveau d'expérience : Expérimenté(e) Famille d'emplois : Mécanique du vol & Spatiale En soumettant votre CV ou votre candidature, vous autorisez Airbus à utiliser et stocker des informations vous concernant à des fins de suivi de votre candidature ou de futurs emplois. Ces informations ne seront utilisées que par Airbus.

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