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This could include;\nThe development of our next generation Tactical Mission Management System or cockpit display and navigation systems for military helicopter platforms\nThe successful candidate will be someone who\nIs a team player with a “can-do” attitude that performs effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and promotes the values of inclusiveness and diversity\nIs confident in their ability to help solve complex problems, asks challenging questions to develop their understanding, and suggests new ideas to further our product offering and increase our added value\nIs a self-starter, with an ability to manage their own workload and meet their agreed objectives, whilst also contributing to the development and delivery of wider operational goals\nDisplays enthusiasm about learning new skills and technology, and takes their own self-development seriously\nDesired knowledge, qualifications and experience\nMinimum of a Bachelor Degree (BEng, BSc) in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject or Higher Education/equivalent training and experience\nExcellent communications skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to present and explain technical and complex problems, tailored appropriately for the audience\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 integrate and verify them in a logical and structured way into a system in order to fully satisfy a Customer’s requirement\nExperience of requirements capture and management (e.g. in DOORS), or experience of system architectural modelling is preferred but not essential\nMilitary Aerospace domain knowledge is welcomed but not essential\nKey tasks and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to\nInitial capture & management of the System/Subsystem Requirements\nCreation of Solution, Functional, and Physical System Architectures (Inc. modelling or prototyping) and preparation of System Specifications and Interface Control Documentation\nLiaison with Customers\nPreparation of Technical Statements of Work for, and management of, equipment suppliers\nPreparation of System/Subsystem Test and Integration Specifications, and performing the Integration, and Trials of equipment installed on the target platforms\nContributing to Safety and Airworthiness Certification of products\nEssential Qualifications\nBachelor degree in Engineering or computer science\nSpecial Requirements\nAbility to travel in the UK, and internationally, in support of bids, projects and demonstrations.\nBenefits\nPerformance-related bonus\nHalf day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00\n28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)\n24 hours volunteering paid for\nPrivate healthcare\nPension scheme\nLife cover\n24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app\nEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers\nGym membership discounts\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 you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. 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. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered.\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:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.\nAt Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. 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