Location: Madrid, SpainThales 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.Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a general centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation.
With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US
PROFILE
You have graduated with a Master’s degree of an Engineering School (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, …) or in University
You have a proven experience in Software and/or Hardware, Systems Engineering and IVVQ activities
You want to update your expertise continuously and design innovative solutions to fit your customers’ needs
You want to strengthen your expertise in one of the following areas: conception, requirement management, development, test, integration or validation
You want to solve complex problems and be plunged into a challenging environment
You are recognised as a team player and enjoy collaborative work
You have synthetic and helicopter view of the organisation
You are a mentor willing to share knowledge
You are resourceful, analytical and structured
You are open-minded and curious
You are rigorous and logical
You are seen as ambitious
COMPETENCIES
You can quickly understand the system in which you evolve (key stakeholders, interactions, products, environment …)
You know what a design-to-cost approach means
You are able to adapt and react to change
You are familiar with management and engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, TFS, JIRA
You are familiar with Network configuration and administration
You have experience with leading engineering projects or activities
NICE TO HAVE
+ [Specific knowledge linked to the domain / product /project – to be filled in by Engineering Manager or Talent Acquisition]
LIFE AS A THALES SYSTEM ENGINEERING ROLE
As a System Engineering Role within Thales, you will:
Analyse and understand customer needs through advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, …
Formalise specifications and architecture used to propose the best solution / product to your clients
Prepare and carry out integration, verification and validation tests
Define test plans and procedures for system level testing
Ensure the technical integration and coherence of the system design, interfaces, and performances.
Design the architecture of the command and control system
Demonstrate the solution to the customer
+ [Other specific info - to be filled in by Engineering Manager or Talent Acquisition]
YOUR CAREER AT THALES
Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas:
Room for and attention to personal development
Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex Solution
Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path
Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
📌 System Engineering (Madrid)
🏢 Thales
📍 Madrid