Systems Engineer Land Communications
Location: Reading (Hybrid 3-4 days onsite)
We have a unique opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join the team based in either Reading or Crawley and be responsible for the discharge of work packages on key projects within our Land Communications Portfolio. The role will involve all aspects of the Systems Engineering lifecycle including Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification. This role is full time and based primarily on site, with an expectation of a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. There may also be a requirement to travel to various UK customer and supplier sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Take responsibility for the discharge of IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification) engineering activities within time, quality and cost.
* Provide support to the planning and definition of the IVVQ processes and practices.
* Conduct technical investigations into system and equipment level anomalies, liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers as required.
* Maintain the design and production baselines for assigned sub-systems and/or equipment under test.
Skills And Experience
* Ability to work as part of a highly motivated and fast‑paced team supporting overall programme objectives.
* Experience with IVVQ work package planning, defining and estimating resources, managing to plan and budget.
* Clear and confident presentation to internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience of Systems Engineering lifecycle activities, specifically requirements definition and later IVVQ phases.
* Knowledge of the Thales Chorus 2.0 lifecycle and associated tools and processes (or equivalent).
* Experience developing test scripts against acceptance criteria with traceability back to requirements.
* Experience conducting reviews such as configuration audits, test readiness reviews, technical qualification reviews, final qualification reviews (or equivalent).
* Hands‑on equipment and system level testing with accurate reporting and defect logging.
* Experience of regression testing and defect rectification, liaising with stakeholders.
* Good understanding of RF communication systems.
Thales Benefits
* Annual performance bonus 8‑10%
* Pension contributions up to 7%
* Stock option opportunities
* Generous training budget and conference/workshop allowance
* 28 days base holiday (27 days + 1 company holiday)
* Permanent health insurance, critical illness insurance (optional)
* Private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan
* Extensive private healthcare plans, gym and wellbeing memberships, cycle‑to‑work, travel insurance, holiday purchase
* Enhanced maternity and parental leave
* Life insurance (x times base annual salary)
* Discounts on major retail outlets
* Hybrid work
* Flexible hours (37 hrs per week) + Friday half‑day
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be required to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can perform at their best during the recruitment process.
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