System Engineering

Location: Madrid, Spain

Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US

PROFILE:

You have graduated with a Master’s degree of an Engineering School (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, …) or in University You have a proven experience in Software and/or Hardware, Systems Engineering and IVVQ activities

You want to strengthen your expertise in one of the following areas: conception, requirement management, development, test, integration or validation You want to solve complex problems and be plunged into a challenging environment You are recognised as a team player and enjoy collaborative work You have synthetic and helicopter view of the organisation You are a mentor willing to share knowledge You are resourceful, analytical and structured You are open-minded and curious You are rigorous and logical You are seen as ambitious COMPETENCIES:

You can quickly understand the system in which you evolve (key stakeholders, interactions, products, environment …) You know what a design-to-cost approach means You are able to adapt and react to change You are familiar with management and engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, TFS, JIRA You are familiar with Network configuration and administration You have experience with leading engineering projects or activities NICE TO HAVE:

+ [Specific knowledge linked to the domain / product /project – to be filled in by Engineering Manager or Talent Acquisition]

LIFE AS A THALES SYSTEM ENGINEERING ROLE

As a System Engineering Role within Thales, you will:

Analyse and understand customer needs through advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, … Formalise specifications and architecture used to propose the best solution / product to your clients Prepare and carry out integration, verification and validation tests Define test plans and procedures for system level testing Ensure the technical integration and coherence of the system design, interfaces, and performances. Design the architecture of the command and control system Demonstrate the solution to the customer + [Other specific info - to be filled in by Engineering Manager or Talent Acquisition]

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas:

Room for and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group