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With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.\nOpportunities have arisen for experienced systems engineers to deliver the role of Systems Engineer in Thales OME Glasgow.\nOptronics & Missile Electronics (OME)\nWe enable forces to gather timely, meaningful information so they can make thoughtful, decisive choices that safeguard communities. For more than 130 years, we’ve championed the development of Optronics for military, scientific and commercial applications. Our expertise covers three sectors: Air, Land and Sea\nThe successful candidate will be a talented Systems Engineer with experience of conceptual and detailed design, Integration and verification, coupled with a proven capability of delivering mission systems.\nThe candidate will have demonstrable experience interfacing with internal and external customers, understanding system requirements, working with other design engineers to specify and accept sub system designs as well as creating verification and validation programs in the defence domain.\nThe role holder reports to the Systems Engineering Discipline Manager.\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with a strong background in conceptual and detailed design, integration, and verification of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex mission systems within the defence sector.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead the design, integration, and verification activities for mission systems, ensuring they meet all performance and reliability requirements.\nCollaborate closely with internal teams and external customers to gather and understand system requirements.\nWork alongside design engineers to specify, review, and approve subsystem designs.\nDevelop and implement robust verification and validation programs to ensure compliance with defence standards and operational needs.\nAct as a key technical interface between stakeholders, providing expert guidance throughout the system development lifecycle.\nQualifications:\nExperience in the defence domain or similar mission-critical environments.\nStrong understanding of system engineering principles and best practices.\nProven ability to manage complex systems integration and verification projects.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.\nEssential Skills:\nProficient in the use of Requirement Management tools (e.g. POLARION)\nExperience in System design and development of complex hardware and software systems\nExperience of creating and leading verification and validation programs:establishing the lifecycle, processes and methods\nDefining the IVVQ strategy\nDefine IVVQ strategy, establishes requirements related to IVVQ activities and perform associated estimates and schedule\nCoordinate IVVQ activities including trials\nEstablishes priorities within the IVVQ activities and report on risks\nPerform or organise testing on the manufacturer’s site or at the customer’s premises or at an Environmental Test Facility.\nAnalyse results and produce technical reports\n\nSecurity Clearance Requirement:\nDue to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.\nTo be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.\nPlease visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.\nConnect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.\nAt Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.\nWe are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.\nIf this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities.\nJoin the Talent Community here.\nJoin Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and sha\nAt Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.\nWe are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.\nIf this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. 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