Senior System Engineer

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About us

‘The people we  rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

About the team
The CMS Segment within our Naval organization is responsible for the development of Combat & Information Management Systems for naval vessels and their integration with sensor and weapons systems. These complex systems incorporate advanced solutions in the field of information processing, information management, user interaction and sensor and weapons control. As such, our TACTICOS Combat Management System offers essential support for missions ranging from combating piracy to defense against long-range missiles.

The CMS segment is responsible for the engineering and delivery of qualified software and hardware.

About your future job

As a System Engineer INFRA in the CMS Segment, you work in an international multidisciplinary team on the specification, design, development and validation of the infra structure for a command & control system.

You will be a part of a team consists of system engineers with expertise’s ranging across the breadth of infrastructure, hardware architecture and security. The system Engineer INFRA, in cooperation with the rest of the team, is responsible for the global design of the infra structure related subjects, thereby considering the functional behavior, performance, quality, security, safety and costs, to find the optimal solution for out customer.

You are in the lead in design meeting where you, together with colleagues and customer, discuss about the technical needs and formalize the functional and technical specification of the infra structure.

The CMS INFRA is compilation of basic components which are used in several Thales products. As infra specialist you understand the infra architecture and also the relationship with hardware, safety and security requirements.

Our team is looking for ambitious colleagues who is eager to design the right solution for our customer.

Why you'd be a good match

• Master degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field;
• Generalist, with a broad interest in technology;
• Communication skills and able to work in multidisciplinary teams;
• You can quickly understand the system in which you evolve (key stakeholders, interactions, products, environment …) ;
• Able to convince others and drive change (in way or working / mindset)
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to analyze complex technical problems and suggest effective solutions.
• High level of creativity, initiative, pragmatism and persuasiveness;
• Familiar with cybersecurity and safety.
• Ideally, you are fluent in both English and Dutch;

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas;
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills;
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe;
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance;
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to