Systems Engineer

Thales
Glasgow
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Skills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Interpersonal skills","System engineering principles"]

Design, integrate, and verify mission systems for the Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) team, working from conceptual through detailed design. Partner with internal engineers and external customers to gather and understand system requirements, specify and approve subsystem designs, and develop robust verification/validation (IVVQ) programs aligned to defence standards. Act as a key technical interface, leading trials, coordinating IVVQ activities, and producing technical reports.

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Thales
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Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Design, integrate, and verify mission systems for the Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) team, working from conceptual through detailed design. Partner with internal engineers and external customers to gather and understand system requirements, specify and approve subsystem designs, and develop robust verification/validation (IVVQ) programs aligned to defence standards. Act as a key technical interface, leading trials, coordinating IVVQ activities, and producing technical reports.
Location: Glasgow
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the design, integration, and verification activities for mission systems to meet performance and reliability requirements.
  • •Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to gather and understand system requirements.
  • •Specify, review, and approve subsystem designs with other design engineers.
  • •Develop and implement verification and validation programs to ensure compliance with defence standards and operational needs.
  • •Serve as a key technical interface across the system development lifecycle, including IVVQ planning, coordination, trials, and technical reporting.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceAnnual LeaveCycle ToEmployee DiscountsPaid VolunteeringEquityAnnual Bonus

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in the defence domain or similar mission-critical environments.
  • •Strong understanding of system engineering principles and best practices.
  • •Proven ability to manage complex systems integration and verification projects.
  • •Experience using requirement management tools (e.g., POLARION).
  • •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
Experience:DefenceMission-critical systemsHardware and software systemsVerification & validation
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementInterpersonal skillsSystem engineering principles
Tech Stack:POLARION

Eligibility

Security Clearance:SC

Company Brief

Thales
Designs and delivers advanced systems and services for aerospace, defence, security, and digital identity and cybersecurity markets, serving government and commercial customers worldwide.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2000
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