Systems and requirements engineer

Location: Tubize, Belgium Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems. Thales Belgium SA, Belgium competence center of Thales, is a company located on 2 sites, one in Tubize (near Brussels) and the other one in Herstal (near Liège). Thales Belgium, which employs more than 230 collaborators, is specialized in the design, development and supply of critical information systems for customers in the sectors of Defense, Security (including Cyber), Transport and Aerospace.

For our office in Tubize, we are currently recruiting a (M/F)

System Engineer for C4ISR Projects

Mission:

The System Engineer for C4ISR projects will be part of the LAND engineering group of Thales Belgium ; The LAND engineering group is responsible for solutions designed for vehicular and terrestrial environment.

the System Engineer for C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) Projects will be involved in the development and support of communication solutions designed on site at THALES Belgium. He or she shall be responsible to define C4ISR solution with customers and its integration into customer environment.

The System Engineer for C4ISR Projects will perform key aspects of Systems Engineering and IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification).

The System Engineer for C4ISR Projects needs to be a technical passionate. Based on his/her previous expertise in electronics, IT or telecommunication systems, he/she will be eager to discover new technologies.

Main Responsibilities:

• Understand and analyse the customer’s needs;

• Find the best solution and support the architecture definition to meet the customer requirements ;

• Take the lead in the system specifications process;

• Interface with the customer, for the technical related aspects of the solution;

• Write technical specification definition and support the subcontractor choice for needed subsystem acquisition;

• In charge of the technical documentation (High Level Design, Low Level Design, Configuration Documents, User Manuals, Testing plan);

• Take the lead of the IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation, Qualification) activities required to develop a solution achieving customer satisfaction;

• Prepare, configure equipment for Proof Of Concept (PoC) of solution;

• Bring state of the art expertise for his/her field of expertise, specialty or domain;

• Support clients in resolving technical problems and taking advantage of such opportunities;

• Assure that the system and its sub-components (hardware and software design) are consistent and in line with the specifications and requested functionalities ;

• Assemble the solution/product elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate the design, behaviour, interactions and performance, and to confirm that all requirements against which the solution/product has been designed are fulfilled ;

Profile:

• Engineering degree in Electronics / Telecommunications;

• Relevant experience in end-to-end designing (architecture), 3rd party integration and prototyping electronics/IT systems.

• Relevant experience in system integration into e.g. mobile platforms (vehicular,…) and understanding of the integration impacts.

• Exposure to multiple, diverse technical integrations, technologies and processing environments.

• In depth technical and architectural knowledge of traditional IP networking protocols and knowledge of wireless networks, equipment and solutions is needed.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity solutions is a plus.

• Passion for technologies, continuing education and problem solving.

• Customer satisfaction and results oriented;

• Good communication skills, both verbally and written;

• Demonstrated initiative to learn new technologies, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Fluent in French or Dutch and fluent in English (professional capacity)

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