Systems IVVQ Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Systems IVVQ Engineer to contribute to various projects within the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) sector. This role offers the chance to work on critical systems that enhance operational effectiveness for defense customers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of system engineering principles and demonstrate excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. With a commitment to flexibility and career development, this opportunity promises a rewarding journey in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Job sharing

Home working options

Career development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment practices

Qualifications

• Understanding of System Engineering and related processes.
• Experience with requirements management using DOORS.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating that solutions satisfy customer operational needs.
• Test and Integration of systems.
• Writing Test Specifications and executing tests.

Skills

System Engineering

Requirements Management

DOORS

Problem Investigation

Excellent Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

SC Security Clearance Eligibility

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

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Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career 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 five major industries: Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security, and Space.

Your health and well-being matter to us, which is why we offer flexibility such as part-time hours, job sharing, home working, and flexible start and finish times. We support working patterns that suit your lifestyle and help you reach your ambitions.

Our Opportunity:

This full-time Systems IVVQ Engineer will work on various projects within the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) business, performing IVVQ activities for assigned projects.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Demonstrating that solutions satisfy the overall approved operational needs set out by the customer.
2. Test and Integration
3. Test Specification Writing
4. Test execution
5. Problem investigation

What are we looking for?

Skills:

1. An understanding of System Engineering and related processes, including knowledge of Systems Lifecycles.
2. An ability to work with multiple technologies, integrating and verifying them into a system to fully satisfy customer requirements.
3. Ability to develop collaborative ways of working with stakeholders and disciplines to establish a system-centric approach.
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present technical and complex problems effectively.
5. A team player with a positive attitude, effective in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
6. Eligibility for SC security clearance.

Experience:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor Degree (BEng, BSc) in a scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
2. Experience with requirements management using DOORS.
3. Experience leading or working within IVVQ of solutions/products.
4. Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle from concept to testing and updates.

This role requires SC Clearance. If not currently held, successful candidates will need to undergo and maintain SC Clearance. Refer to the UKSV website for guidance.

Residency in the UK for the last 5 years is generally required for full SC clearance, with some cases allowing 3 years.

Further details on security clearance and application evidence are available on the UK government websites.

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Thales' security requirements include providing evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history. Some roles may require additional security clearance processes.

At Thales, we offer careers, not just jobs. With 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy supports career development at home and abroad, in current or new fields. We embrace flexible working to support diverse needs.

Thales UK is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. Reasonable adjustments are available for neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities. Please contact Resourcing Ops or the Early Careers Team for support or alternative formats.

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