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With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.\nLocation Crawley (hybrid)\n\nShape the Future of Training & Simulation\nAt Thales, we deliver technology that makes the world safer, more connected and more sustainable. Our solutions help two-thirds of the world's aircraft take off and land safely, train military and commercial pilots, and support critical defence and security operations across the globe.\nWe are looking for a Systems & Solution Architect to join our Training & Simulation (TTS) business.\nThe Opportunit y\nAs a Systems/Solution Architect, you will play a key role in defining solutions that deliver value to our customers while ensuring long-term product viability. Acting as the technical bridge between customer needs, business objectives and engineering delivery, you will translate complex requirements into innovative, robust and sustainable solutions.\nYou will be responsible for developing solution architectures that align with product strategy, budget, schedule and customer expectations, while identifying opportunities for innovation and future growth. 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Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.\nIf this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. 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