Mission Systems Engineer – Defence Technology

Thales; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thales Glasgow is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration and verification of mission systems within OME Glasgow. You will coordinate with customers and internal teams to capture requirements and drive IVVQ activities across the lifecycle.

The role requires a strong background in systems engineering, excellent communication skills and a track record of delivering complex, mission-critical defence systems. Security clearance is a key consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence domain or similar mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of system engineering principles.
• Proven ability to manage complex systems integration and verification projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and verification activities for mission systems, ensuring they meet all performance and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external customers to gather and understand system requirements.
• Work alongside design engineers to specify, review, and approve subsystem designs.
• Develop and implement robust verification and validation programs to ensure compliance with defence standards and operational needs.
• Act as a key technical interface between stakeholders, providing expert guidance throughout the system development lifecycle.

Skills

IVVQ strategy

System integration

Verification

Requirement management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

POLARION

Job description

Thales Glasgow is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration and verification of mission systems within OME Glasgow. You will coordinate with customers and internal teams to capture requirements and drive IVVQ activities across the lifecycle.

The role requires a strong background in systems engineering, excellent communication skills and a track record of delivering complex, mission-critical defence systems. Security clearance is a key consideration.