Location: Overland Park, United States of America
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Systems Engineer
Overland Park, KS (Onsite)
Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Systems Engineer whose main responsibilities include design, integration, and management of Thales' ground-based navigational aids (NAVAIDs) for both Civil and Military domains with a primary focus on Thales' Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) systems over all product life cycles. Thales' Navigation And non-radar Surveillance (NAS) business segment, part of the Thales Land and Air Systems Global Business Unit, architects solutions used by over two-thirds of all planes worldwide to take off and land safely. Our Ground Navigation portfolio offers a complete range of products, which includes the latest generation of ground-based navigational aids (NAVAIDs) (e.g. ILS, DME, TACAN & VOR) and non-radar surveillance (e.g. ADS-B). With more than 10,000 NAVAIDs and non-radar surveillance installed worldwide in 180 countries, we are world leaders in the NAVAIDs market.
In this position, you will act as the lead technical interface with the Customer in regards to the solution architecture, performance, deployment and issues raised during the project phase. In this role, the systems engineer holds ownership of the technical needs to the project(s) they support. The systems engineer will have knowledge in electrical hardware design (preferably within the domain of Radio Frequency [RF] signal electronics and antennas). As part of Integration Verification Validation & Qualification (IVVQ), the Systems Engineer will develop, author, and plan test cases, plans, and procedures. Additionally, the Systems Engineer would be involved in the actual system testing. This Systems Engineer will also produce and maintain NAVAID product System Specifications, when applicable. Additionally, they will be responsible for analyzing the System/Subsystem Specification (SSS) requirements to determine required modifications to the hardware and software. The Systems Engineer analyzes new situations, formulates new ideas; and generates requirements with sufficient detail to start a new design and solve complex problems. The Systems Engineer applies knowledge of hardware, software and network technologies to generate highly innovative, cost effective, system-level design solutions. The Systems Engineer executes and enhances System Engineering efforts and processes with regard to development and sustaining projects. In addition, other activities include, supporting the allocation of system requirements to the subsystems, budgeting performance requirements to subsystems, and estimating the effort required to implement those modifications. The Systems Engineer will be responsible to support effort estimation and Statement Of Work (SOW) development with further responsibility to serve as the subcontract technical manager for sub-tier supplier co-development programs as they arise. While performing these tasks they are responsible for meeting cost, delivery and performance targets. The Systems Engineer will help to define the design details including CONcept of OPerations (CONOPs), Requirements, System Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and design review details; clearly highlighting the new developments (scope, key technical aspects and development challenges with quantified risks) from the existing components of the Thales NAVAID integrated software and hardware products. The position is an execution and delivery focused position in the context of the project. The Systems Engineer works closely with Software, Hardware, Test and other systems engineers to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
The Systems Engineer will report directly to the local Engineering Manager of the Thales NAS business segment.
Referral Bonus Eligibility: Tier 1 - $2,500
Key Areas of Responsibility

• Development and/or Maintenance of specification, design, implementation, integration, and testing of NAVAID products.
• Creates, defines, analyzes, integrates and maintains overall system requirements including Hardware (HW) and Software (SW) Analysis and Definition.
• Creates, defines, analyzes, test success criteria, use case analysis, test cases, test procedures, integration, verification and qualification tests along with recording test results and authoring test documents.
• Performs effort and schedule effort estimates for current tasks and bids.
• Acts as technical Point-Of-Contact (POC) for Thales customers. Communicates status to the project manager and/or project leader regularly.
• Contributes to System level integration in terms of requirements knowledge and expectations, planning, and execution of hardware and software integration. Supports configuration management activities for design qualification testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law. Must be a U.S. Person as defined in applicable law, or otherwise authorized or eligible for authorization, to access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Bachelor's Degree in Systems, Electrical or Software Engineering, or another technical field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in Systems, Electrical or Software Engineering, or another technical field with 4 years of relevant experience Software and/or Electrical development design experience.
• Experience working with electrical hardware system design/development and/or test. Experience writing technical documentation for complex products. Experience managing requirements (e.g. using DOORS).
• Proficient tracking and managing open issue and tasks (e.g. using Jira).
• Must be self-starter and motivated to work in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated, critical thinker with strong curiosity to learn. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with interfacing directly with end customers. Ability to read and update schematics.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Primarily in Overland Park, KS office with the potential availability of a hybrid work schedule.

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What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health and Dental plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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