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C5ISRT Architect

@ Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Ottawa, Ontario

HybridFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security is hiring a C5ISRT Architect in Ottawa on a hybrid, full-time basis. The architect defines and designs mission-critical systems of systems, leads technical specification and subcontractor selection, and presents solutions to partners and customers. The posting states a total target compensation of $120,000 to $160,000 CAD per year and a benefits program for full-time employees.

Responsibilities:

  • Design data-centric systems of systems and their architecture documents
  • Work with critical system operators to capture needs
  • Lead technical specification and subcontractor selection
  • Present solutions to partners, customers and stakeholders, including RFP documents
  • Coach teams and contribute to technical policy and innovation strategy

Requirements summary:

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
  • 5+ years in solution architecture
  • Experience designing Command and Control and Intelligence solutions
  • Hands-on experience with autonomous robotic systems
  • Knowledge of AI/ML and multi-sensor fusion
  • Familiarity with cloud and microservice architecture

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offWellnessHealth spending accountEmployee discount
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Employer posting date
2026-04-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: minimal · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Security clearanceSecret
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness

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Job description
Location: Ottawa, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

This role is Hybrid Ottawa, Ontario

C5ISRT Architect

Position Summary

The mission of the C5ISRT Architect is to ensure that the technical policy and strategic plan are well-defined and understood by the project, in line with the business objectives, and implemented accordingly.

You are ready to lead the definition and design of mission critical systems. You are ready to build professional teams from external partners and internal resources. You can communicate technical solutions to all audiences. You are ready to earn the trust of critical systems operators.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Visualize and design data centric systems of systems of systems. Develop System Architecture documents and artifacts where functionality, performance, and cyber security are addressed as an integrated whole.
  • Work with critical system operators to capture key value and pain points.
  • Identify, vet, recommend, and collaborate with Thales’ partners.
  • Present solutions and designs to partners, customers, and internal stakeholders, including the preparation of RFP documents.
  • Contribute to the overall technical policy definition and its implementation
  • Contribute to the Technology & Innovation strategy by eliciting needs from the business lines, and aligning with the Thales Group’s initiatives
  • Provide coaching and tutoring on key strategic skills and techniques
  • Lead technical specification definition and to subcontractor selection
  • Lead the architecture practices (e.g., modeling, design, coding) as directed within one or more projects
  • Inform and influence key stakeholders to align with strategic direction

Minimum Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in relevant field
  • 5+ years in solution architecture, with increased complexity over time
  • Demonstrated expertise in operational and capability analysis
  • Product feature development & Co-engineering team lead
  • Strong background designing Command & Control (C2) and Intelligence solutions
  • Extensive hands-on experience in the development of robotic autonomous system
  • Practical knowledge of AI/ML algorithms and multi-sensor fusion architecture supporting situational awareness and autonomous decision-making.
  • Familiarity with modern loud computing framework & micro-service architecture for scalable system deployment

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in at least 5:

  • Needs analysis & Value creation
  • Architecture frameworks (e.g., DNDAF, TOGAF, DoDAF, NAF)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Everything Cloud
  • Mobile communications and computing
  • Distributed systems
  • Enterprise systems
  • Networking
  • Command and control systems
  • Software systems architecture
  • Model-based systems engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Data modeling
  • Autonomous systems
  • UX principles and methodologies
  • Software systems integration
  • Software development lifecycle

Special Position Requirements

  • Physical Environment: Hybrid Working – remote and on-site as required
  • Travel: may be required to travel domestically and/or internationally to different Thales and/or customer sites.
  • Security: must be able to obtain and hold a valid Canadian security clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $120 – $140,000 -$160,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls 5within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

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