System Engineer INFRA

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

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 infrastructure for a command & control system. You will be a part of a team consisting of system engineers with expertise 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 infrastructure related subjects, thereby considering the functional behavior, performance, quality, security, safety and costs, to find the optimal solution for our customer.

You are in the lead in design meetings where you, together with colleagues and customer, discuss the technical needs and formalize the functional and technical specifications of the infrastructure.

The CMS INFRA is a compilation of basic components which are used in several Thales products. As an 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 are eager to design the right solution for our customer.

Why you'd be a good match

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field;
• Generalist, with a broad interest in technology;
• Strong communication skills and able to work in multidisciplinary teams;
• Ability to quickly understand the system in which you evolve (key stakeholders, interactions, products, environment );
• Able to convince others and drive change (in way of 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 do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it;
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs;
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

Interested?

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Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part-time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.