We are seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to lead the design and implementation of the future state architecture for our Aero Technical Publication platform. This role will be instrumental in transforming legacy systems into a modern, scalable, and standards-compliant digital ecosystem that supports aerospace documentation workflows. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in enterprise architecture, aerospace documentation standards, and digital transformation.
Prime responsibilities -
Strategic Architecture Development
• Define and drive the future state architecture for the Aero Technical Publication platform with consideration for Conceptual, Logical and Physical architecture.
• Develop architecture blueprints that align with Civil and Military aerospace industry standards (e.g., S1000D, S2000M, ATA iSpec 2200).
• Lead the transition and migration from current systems (COTS or Custom) to interoperable platforms.
• Platform should be scalable/extensible to other division/ customer organizations.
Platform Modernization & Integration
• Architect solutions for content Authoring, CSDB, Publishing and delivery to IETP/IETM using modern technologies (XML, DITA, CMS).
• Ensure seamless integration with engineering systems (PLM, ERP) and digital twin environments.
Governance & Compliance
• Establish architecture governance frameworks to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance.
• Define data models, metadata standards, and content lifecycle policies.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity, regulatory, and quality standards in aerospace.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
• Collaborate with engineering, product, IT, and documentation teams to gather requirements and align architecture goals.
• Present future state architecture vision to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Mentor solution architects and technical leads to ensure architectural alignment across projects.
You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued.
Qualifications
Basic
• Technical bachelor's degree (mathematics, scientific or information technology field of study) and typically 20 or more years' related work experience or a master’s degree with typically 18 or more years'
Must have skills
• Strong knowledge of aerospace documentation standards (S1000D, S2000M, ATA iSpec 2200, ASD-STE100).
• Familiarity with content management systems (Alfresco, Oracle CMS, Continum RSuite, Open Text Documentum), XML/DITA, and digital publishing tools
• Familiarity with authoring tools Fonto Web, RMS, RapidAuthor, Arbotext, Oxygen, etc
• Familiarity with publishing engines viz. XML Professional Publisher, Framemaker Publishing, Oxygen Publishing, etc
• Familiarity with business workflow mgmt. tools – BREX, Schematron, Activiti, etc
• Working knowledge with logging & monitoring and Data Ingestion Transformation Analytics
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to transform complex business requirements into technical design specifications.
• Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment.
Preferred skills
• Expertise in TOGAF, ArchiMate, and other EA frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), microservices, and API-led integration.
• Familiarity with IETP/ IETM tools – Nivomax viewer, RWS LiveContent, CORENA IETP, Pinpoint, etc
• Systems Architecture experience