Systems Engineer

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information 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 the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Systems Engineer

Crawley (hybrid 3 days onsite)

We are looking for two Systems Engineers to work on various Naval Communications programmes within the Thales Naval Communications Portfolio. It will involve joining a team of systems engineers providing support to legacy and future fully integrated communications systems, specifically focused on the tactical voice and communications management systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Gain a detailed technical understanding of the tactical voice and communications management systems, working alongside the existing team, across multiple Naval programmes.
• To support the systems engineering and IVVQ teams through the conduct of test and integration activities.
• To support the systems engineering team through the investigation of issues and the subsequent identification of proposed costed solutions, liaising with both hardware and software engineers as required.
• To update and maintain the design and production baselines, including, specifications, interface control documents, cable data sheets, BOMs and certification documentation liaising with production, the DO and safety engineers as required.
• Provide work package estimates that balance quality, compliance and cost – subsequently discharging assigned work packages to time, quality and cost.

Right for this role?

New to Systems and want to expand on your current knowledge OR are you already a mid-level Systems Engineer and have an interest in Naval Communication Systems.

Ideally you will have:

• Understanding or have an interest of Naval Communications Systems and Equipment.
• Experience or knowledge in supporting the preparation of system and sub-system specifications from customer requirements, and to ensure that the requirements meet the needs of the customer.
• Worked as  part  of  a  team  to  generate  a  coherent  set  of  specifications,  interface documentation and other design artefacts, liaising with other functions and departments as required.
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle including activities such as PDR, CDR, PRR and TRR through the design and development phases into production, integration, verification, validation and acceptance.
• Experience with basic networking principles and implementation – ideally some experience with Cisco or Alcatel programming.
• Experience with both Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
• Fault finding/diagnostic skills across networked equipment.
• Experience of conducting equipment/system testing and integration activities.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including the RN, international suppliers and field service teams in the field.

Benefits at Thales

We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so.  Our core benefits include a pension plan, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection as well as an employee assistance programme.

In addition, our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefits to suit your needs.  You can choose to add a number of optional benefits including: healthcare cash plan, health assessments, family cover private medical insurance, buying/selling annual leave, gym membership discounts + much, much more.  You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site!

Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus, 27 days annual leave + 1 company day + UK public holidays as well as the opportunity to volunteer up to 3 days to support local charities/communities in which we work.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

The successful candidate will need full Security Clearance (SC) -For more information and guidance please visit the UKSV website*

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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