Systems Engineer

Tesserent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + ProfitShare

Hybrid work environment

Wellbeing & Training opportunities

Employee discounts with affiliates

Parental leave & Veterans Leave

Novated Lease options

Sonder – Wellbeing & Support

Job summary

Thales in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Systems Engineer to define, integrate and verify complex system requirements and architectures for secure information and communications solutions. Located in Rydalmere, on Darug land, the role supports defence and government clients across projects, bids, and R&D programs.

Responsibilities include decomposing architectures, producing design documents, and presenting solutions to customers. Pre-employment checks and Australian citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and charter eligibility (MIEAust) required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently within governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks in projects, bids and R&D programs.
• Analyze requirements from users/customers and core tech capabilities.
• Develop functional/physical solutions and test cases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering Degree (MIEAust)

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.

It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

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.

Our Secure Information & Communications Systems team provides secure communication solutions, information systems and cybersecurity services to support the work of defence and government clients. Our systems are designed to protect sensitive information from threats, ensuring its security and integrity in critical environments.

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

• Competitive remuneration + Profit Share
• Annualised Performance Review Process
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental LeaveVeterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

YOUR ROLE
Located in Rydalmere, on Darug land, your role purpose will be:

• 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.

ABOUT YOU
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 *******************************/. 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.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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