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Lead Data Architect
Bristol Area
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What you’ll work on
Full postingArchitect and steer the future flight physics data architecture on the Simulation Process and Data Management Platform
Shape the long-term data strategy and digital thread across global engineering centers
Guide data engineers in defining robust, secure, compliant data products
Mentor data team members and act as primary technical authority for Flight Physics data frameworks
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Architect and technically steer the implementation of our future flight physics data architecture within our Simulation Process and Data Management Platform
Shape our long-term data strategy while partnering with and guiding our data engineering team to define robust data products
guiding our data engineering team to define robust data products, enabling smooth, secure, and compliant data flow across global engineering centers
Serve as the primary technical authority for data frameworks in Flight Physics—mentoring data team members
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Proven background in data management, data mesh architecture, or PLM/SPDM
- Experience leading technical strategy or guiding data engineers
- Understanding of data governance, lineage, and classification principles
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Qualification wording
Proven background in Data Management, Data Mesh Architecture, or Product Lifecycle / Configuration Management (PLM/SPDM)
Experience leading technical strategy or guiding data engineers in designing robust, scalable solutions
Understanding of data governance, lineage, and classification principles
Strong communication, active listening, and stakeholder management skills
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About the role
We file this job under Data Leadership, by the work the posting describes.
Data leaders run data teams or design how a company's data fits together. Managers hire, set priorities and answer for whether the data work pays off; architects choose the systems and the shape of the data.
Expect years of hands-on data work, experience leading people or projects, and the ability to explain tradeoffs to executives.
Unlike a senior engineer or analyst, most of a data leader's week goes to people, planning and decisions rather than building.
US government figures for computer and information systems managers
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $175,140
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for data leaders, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information systems managers, which includes data processing and data operations managers.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 11-3021.
Job description
Job Description:
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.
What We’re Looking For
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.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
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