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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.\nSystems Engineer\nCrawley - Hybrid\nThales Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) UK is a principal supplier of UAS, EW and Radar equipment to the UK armed forces, as well as an exporter of these capabilities worldwide.\nDue to growth, we are actively recruiting for a Systems Engineer. This is a permanent position to work on projects delivering next generation Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar or UAS solution, within the Intelligence, Surveillance and Recognisaince (ISR) Business line. \nAs Systems Engineer you would perform subsets of all the engineering activities required to develop a solution/product whilst achieving customer satisfaction of the delivered solution/ product. This role requires a Systems Engineer with knowledge or experience of the full Systems Engineering design lifecycle.\nKey responsibilities include:\nDemonstration that the solution satisfies the overall approved operational needs set out by the customer.\nFormalisation and management of requirements through DOORS.\nAssembly of the solution elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate design, behaviour, interactions and performance to confirm that the design meets requirements.\nFormalisation of the specifications used to develop the solution.\nContributing to, or reviewing, engineering plans used to develop the solution\nSupport and undertake IVVQ activities.\nTrade-off analysis, modelling and simulation.\nSE and IVVQ related documentation.\nWork alongside a Systems Engineering team, or Systems Architect, or Project Design Authority to design and formalise the solution.\n\nWhat are we looking for?\n\nMinimum of a Bachelor Degree (BEng, BSc) in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject or Higher Education/equivalent training and experience.\nProven working experience in requirements management using tools such as DOORS or Polarion.\nDetailed working knowledge of the engineering lifecycle, from concept design, requirements capture and management, system and subsystem design, system integration, through to test strategies, acceptance and design update.\nAn understanding of System Engineering and System Engineering Processes and Practices, including knowledge of Systems Lifecycles.\nAn ability to work with combinations of technologies, to be able to define how they should be integrated and verified in a logical and structured way into a system.\nAble to develop and establish collaborative ways of working with multiple stakeholders and disciplines.\nUnderstanding of what “Systems Thinking” is, and how it applies to broader, collaborative engineering.\nGood communications skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to present and explain technical and complex problems, tailored appropriately for the audience.\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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.\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.\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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