At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.
Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
The Senior Systems Engineer role sits within the Engineering community comprising Systems, Electronics, Mechanical, and Software engineers for the delivery of these solutions and services.
The position will employ engineering management skills, knowledge and competencies to ensure completion of project engineering tasks within committed cost, schedule, performance and quality expectations as
part of a co-engineering team comprising internal multi-discipline, and where applicable, intra-group and external stakeholders.
BENEFITS @ THALES
Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus
Free medical health insurance for you and your family
ThalesFlex – flexibility working is our everyday
Fitness Passport Discount
Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
Modernised Paid Parental Leave
Novated Lease options
Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you are accountable for:
Managing of all of the engineering, design, development and integration activity within the project, ensuring all key commitments are met (Scope, Cost, Quality, Schedule, Risk)
Provide direction, expert advice, mentoring, and workflow management (including task prioritisation and resource coordination) in support of achieving project objectives and milestones
Provide guidance to technical teams with regard to integration, technical and configuration matters aligned to the agreed architecture, to ensure effectiveness whilst meeting customer requirements
Optimise technical work, focusing on the efficiency of project execution (structure, roles, interfaces), organising system engineering reviews and participating in those of lower-level solution elements, from design to validation and acceptance
Define and apply the system development cycle and the process, practices and tools applicable to the project
Identify/Review risks, and propose effective solutions; execute mitigation actions and report on outcomes / cost savings and residual risks
Participate in technical reviews, workshops, peer reviews and project reviews as appropriate for the program
Produce/Review Engineering Cost estimates for any modification proposals to the functional baseline in the context of projects/bids
KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated the following knowledge and experience:
One (or more) of Mechanical/Mechatronics, Software, Electronics/Electrical or Systems engineering degree and able to meet the requirements for membership of IEAust.
Chartered Professional Engineer – Engineers Australia (or able to achieve) and/or INCOSE CSEP
At least 5 years of experience in a Defence or Major project environment at a senior level.
A strong background in systems engineering, software development or hardware development.
Practical experience in all phases of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle, processes and principles.
Practical experience in requirements development, requirements management and the use of requirements tools.
Experience of integration, verification, validation, qualification engineering
A high level of interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
GOOD TO KNOW
You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, candidates Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate Australian Government clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
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Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software, Electronics/Electrical, or Systems Engineering
- Eligible for membership of Engineers Australia
- Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia or ability to achieve it, and/or INCOSE CSEP certification
- At least 5 years of experience in a defense or major project environment at a senior level
- Strong background in systems engineering, software development, or hardware development
- Practical experience across all phases of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle
- Practical experience in requirements development, requirements management, and requirements tools
- Experience in integration, verification, validation, and qualification engineering
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate Australian Government defense security clearance
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
Thales Insights
What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
