Systems Engineer

Thales Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Parental leave

Onsite parking

Employee discounts

Veterans Leave

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Systems Engineer in the Sydney area to define, integrate and verify complex system requirements and architectures. You will deliver complete, integrated solutions that meet customer needs, working in a hybrid environment at Rydalmere on a full-time basis.

You will contribute to lifecycle processes, author technical documents, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while staying current with technology developments and best practices.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree suitable for Engineers Australia membership (MIEAust).
• Experience in a Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Experience with authoring and reviewing technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Completing tasks in projects, bids and R&D programs.
• Conducting requirements analysis based on user/customer needs and core components.
• Developing functional and physical solutions with test or demonstration cases.
• Decomposing architectures into subsystems/elements.
• Implementation and verification of solutions.
• Producing engineering reports, specifications and design documents.
• Verifying architectures against requirements.
• Presenting and demonstrating solutions to customer representatives.
• Planning and executing engineering activities within integrated product teams.
• Keeping abreast of technology developments and advising on R&D.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Systems engineering lifecycle

Technical documentation

Education

Engineering degree (MIEAust eligible)

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

## Systems EngineerApply: Hybrid: Rydalmere: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 29, 2026 (28 days left to apply): R0337412At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.The Systems Engineer will define, integrate, and verify complex system requirements and architectures so that Thales can deliver complete, integrated solutions that meet customer needs.**OUR BENEFITS*** Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)* Fitness Passport discount* Modernised Paid Parental leave* Veterans Leave* Great professional development opportunities* Great colleagues and culture* Free onsite parking**KEY OUTCOMES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a Systems Engineer, you are responsible for:*** Completing assigned tasks in projects, bids and R&D programs* The conduct of requirements analysis based upon the user/customer requirements and capabilities of the core technology components.* The analysis of alternatives and development of functional and physical solutions, including test or demonstration cases.* Decomposition of selected architecture into sub-systems and/or elements.* Implementation and verification of solutions.* Production of engineering reports, specification and design documents.* Verification of architectures and solutions against established requirements.* The presentation and demonstration of solutions to customer representatives.* Effectively planning and executing engineering activities to enable successful completion of those activities.* Working within integrated product teams to ensure the successful development and implementation of related engineering programs (eg. Installation, EMI/EMC, Safety, Security, Environmental, Production, ILS).* Keeping abreast of technology developments and providing recommendations and advice on technology selection and R&D activities.**KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:*** Engineering Degree suitable to achieve membership of Engineers Australia (MIEAust) in relevant Communications, Computing, or Electronics related field.* Experience working within a Systems Engineering lifecycle.* Experience with authoring/reviewing technical documentation.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Experience with Confluence and JIRA* Ability to work independently within governance frameworks and to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.* The ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders to deliver across a complex, matrix environment.**GOOD TO KNOW** Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain necessary security clearance. Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. **WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY** After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.