Systems Engineer

Thales; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their Multi-Domain Mission Support Systems team. This role involves collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, capturing requirements, and defining system design for complex systems in the defence sector. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and has experience in system engineering. Competitive benefits and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in System Engineering or similar design processes.
• Proficient in technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage system requirements.
• Define system behaviour and performance.
• Design subsystems and control interfaces.

Skills

System Engineering

Technical expertise

Effective communication

Teamwork under pressure

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Numerate, Scientific, or Engineering Discipline

Job description

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space. Your health and well-being matter to us, and that's why we offer flexible working options such as part-time hours, job sharing, home working, and flexible start and finish times.

Thales Integrated Airspace-protection Systems (IAS) UK designs, manufactures, and services technologies ranging from air surveillance and mission planning to missile and space propulsion systems. An opportunity exists within our Multi-Domain Mission Support Systems (MD MSS) team for a Systems Engineer.

MD MSS is a cutting-edge system that integrates data streams and platform communications to provide a unified view of the battlespace, supporting rapid decision-making and decisive action. The Systems Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to define and deliver the product, reporting to the Systems Lead and Engineering Delivery Manager.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Requirements capture, development, and management
• System definition, including behaviour and performance
• Sub-system design, interface control, and component specification, including considerations for Security, Safety, and Logistic Support
• Design optimization through trades, analyses, and prototyping
• Maintaining and updating System Build information
• Supporting hardware, software, data, and security release processes
• Supporting deployment at Naval & Air domain sites

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Numerate, Scientific, or Engineering Discipline
• Experience in System Engineering or similar design processes
• Technical expertise and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure within a team
• Proactive and results-oriented approach

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in the Defence Industry
• Systems Engineering experience

Behaviours:

• Goal-oriented and delivery-focused
• Innovative and self-motivated
• Capable of working in high-pressure environments
• Dedicated and determined

Special Requirements:

• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally
• Ability to attain SC clearance without caveats