Systems Engineer Aerospace

Systems Engineer Aerospace

Syracuse NY or Arlington VA (Hybrid)

Position Summary

The FAAs Brand-New Air Traffic Control System and other initiatives related to Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility are fueling the growth of Thales Airspace Mobility Solutions are expanding our teams in Arlington Virginia and Syracuse New York and seek talented individuals who want to be part of these ambitious initiatives shaping the future of aviation. We are looking for people with a passion for aviation and ready to deliver innovative solutions built to the nations highest safety and security standards. Americas aviation moment is now. Thales has the solutions experience and expertise to execute now. Come join our journey.

Thales is looking for a Systems Engineer - Aerospace who contributes to the development of system solutions by producing clear consistent specifications aligned with customer and stakeholder requirements and who performs a defined subset of systems engineering activities across the solution lifecycle from needs analysis through integration verification validation and qualification (IVVQ) under established engineering governance.

In this position you will work in close collaboration with the Product Design Authority System Architecture and IVVQ teams to support product development and project execution analyze operational needs contribute to architectural and functional analysis assess key system properties such as safety security and human factors and contribute to the delivery of safe compliant and high-quality solutions while ensuring alignment with customer requirements applicable standards and project constraints.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• US - CUI Regulatory Compliance Requirement Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Analyze and understand customer needs and lifecycle considerations using appropriate methods such as studies simulations models mock-ups or prototypes. Contribute to the definition of mission and functional descriptions architectural inputs and system requirements in collaboration with the Product Design Authority (PDA).
• Develop and maintain system specifications engineering plans and activity allocations required to support solution development. Assemble and integrate solution elements in a structured and controlled manner to evaluate system behavior interactions and performance ensuring requirements are met.
• Prepare and support system integration verification and validation (IVV) test plans and contribute to test execution and release reporting to confirm compliance with customer requirements and expected system behavior. Support the change management process by assessing impacts updating documentation and contributing to implementation activities as required.
• Contribute to demonstrating that the solution satisfies approved operational needs and that system data packages are complete and ready for release to operations and support.
• Provide technical contributions to systems architecture and systems engineering management activities as appropriate to role scope.
• Support formal design reviews and contribute to the preparation of technical documentation and R&D deliverables. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support consistent and repeatable engineering practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering or a related technical field with 5 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree in a related field with 4 years of relevant software and/or electrical development experience. Applicable IT cybersecurity or related technical certifications or equivalent military technical experience may be considered in lieu of some formal education requirements.
• At least five years of professional experience in systems engineering network management IT cybersecurity or a closely related technical discipline. Working knowledge of network and computer troubleshooting techniques and the ability to support issue identification and resolution.
• Solid understanding of computer systems including basic administration and operation of Windows and Linux environments. Working knowledge of data analysis methods and tools such Python to support engineering analysis and validation activities.
• Experience supporting complex projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders competing priorities and tight deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage assigned tasks and deliverables reliably. Strong sense of quality and attention to detail ensuring accuracy and consistency in technical work products.
• Disciplined structured and systematic thinker with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the national airspace system and/or an understanding of unmanned aircraft systems.
• Experience working on technology-centered programs for US Federal Govt Agencies (with a strong preference for FAA DoD/DoW and/or DHS).
• Experience working in a service-oriented or operational environment within aerospace aviation defense transportation unmanned systems (drones) or IT-related sectors. Foundational knowledge of aeronautical and Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems data and operational environments including awareness of relevant industry standards safety culture and regulatory considerations.
• Experience supporting the integration and deployment of complex ground-based radar or sensor systems under established engineering and operational guidance. Hands-on experience configuring and administering IT and network equipment such as routers switches gateways bridges access points modems hubs and repeaters.
• Exposure to cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS or Azure) in support development or operational contexts. Working knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and processes such as ITIL including incident problem and change management concepts.
• Relevant IT cybersecurity or cloud certifications preferred but not required. Experience working within Agile development environments collaborating with cross-functional teams and participating in iterative delivery cycles.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Either 9/80A - 1st (9hrs Mon-Thu 8hrs 2nd Fri Start @ 09:00AM) (United States of America) or USA - 5/40 - 1st (8hrs Mon-Fri) (United States of America).
• Travel: Domestic travel approximately 0-10% annually.
• Customer Location Based or Site Visits: Please select this box if this position is primarily based in a customer location or will require regular travel to and from one or more customer sites to perform the essential functions of the position.

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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 Dental Vision FSA/HSA Voluntary Life and AD&D Whole Group Life w/LTC Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Plan Identity Theft and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance AD&D Disability Employee Assistance Plan and Well-being Program