Systems Engineer in Glasgow

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. 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.

Opportunities have arisen for experienced systems engineers to deliver the role of Systems Engineer in Thales OME Glasgow.

Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME)

We 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.

The 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. The candidate will have demonstrable experience interfacing with internal and external customers, understanding system requirements, working with other design engineers to specify and accept subsystem designs as well as creating verification and validation programs in the defence domain. The role holder reports to the Systems Engineering Discipline Manager.

We 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, integration, and verification activities for mission systems, ensuring they meet all performance and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external customers to gather and understand system requirements.
• Work alongside design engineers to specify, review, and approve subsystem designs.
• Develop and implement robust verification and validation programs to ensure compliance with defence standards and operational needs.
• Act as a key technical interface between stakeholders, providing expert guidance throughout the system development lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the defence domain or similar mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of system engineering principles and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex systems integration and verification projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Essential Skills:

• Proficient in the use of Requirement Management tools (e.g. POLARION).
• Experience in system design and development of complex hardware and software systems.
• Experience of creating and leading verification and validation programs:
• Establishing the lifecycle, processes and methods.
• Defining the IVVQ strategy.
• Defining IVVQ strategy, establishing requirements related to IVVQ activities and performing associated estimates and schedule.
• Coordinating IVVQ activities including trials.
• Establishing priorities within the IVVQ activities and reporting on risks.
• Performing or organising testing on the manufacturer’s site or at the customer’s premises or at an Environmental Test Facility.
• Analysing results and producing technical reports.

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due 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. To 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.

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.