System Solution Engineer

Thales; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Singapore is seeking a System Solution Engineer to bridge commercial strategy and technical design. In this pivotal role, you will work meticulously with sales and engineering teams to evaluate solution architectures and develop accurate cost models.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields and has minimum 5 years' experience in systems engineering. You will be influential in ensuring our solutions meet all functional and compliance requirements while supporting bid proposals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems engineering/analyst role.
• Experience with sub-contractors/vendors management, security projects is a plus.
• Exposure to systems engineering frameworks or government IT projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer and stakeholder requirements and translate them into system implications.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers for scalability and deployment strategies.
• Prepare total cost of ownership (TCO) models.

Skills

Strong analytical and communication skills

Cost estimation for technical projects

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline

Job description

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia‑Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

The Opportunity

As a System Solution Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in bridging commercial strategy and technical design. Working closely with sales, solution architects, and engineering teams, you will evaluate solution architecture, analyze technical requirements, and develop accurate cost models. You will also focus on the design, integration, and validation of complex technical solutions to ensure solutions meet functional, performance and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer and stakeholder requirements and translate them into system and cost implications
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to assess scalability, integration, and deployment strategies
• Prepare total cost of ownership (TCO) models
• Support bid and proposal teams with cost estimates and work package definitions
• Engage with customer to explain the efforts for solution costing
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to proposals (e.g., scope statements, input/output specs, interface specs, integration assumptions)
• Participate in technical review and validation activities as required
• Collaborate with internal team members/contractors to ensure timely delivery of technical work packages
• Oversee, execute and implement the awarded Variation Orders by managing the requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems engineering/analyst role
• Strong analytical and communication skills—able to translate between technical and business audiences
• Experience preparing cost or effort estimates for technical projects
• Experience with sub‑contractors / vendors management, security projects, complex IT projects or government systems is a plus
• Exposure to systems engineering frameworks (e.g., INCOSE ASEP/CSEP) or government IT projects is a plus

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.