System Engineer for R&D Projects

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/5G 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 280 collaborators, is specialized in the design, development and supply of critical information systems for customers in the sectors of Defense, Security (including Cyber) and Aerospace.

CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US

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With an engineering background or an equivalent Master's degree (BAC+5), you have experience in systems engineering or a background as an IT engineer.

For this role, you should possess the following skills:

• Demonstrated experience in the design of infrastructure and network architectures
• Demonstrated experience in the design of network architectures in line with security standards and policies
• Experience in defense projects and/or critical infrastructures
• Good understanding and knowledge of IT systems, IP networks and serial protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS and VLAN.
• Experience using requirements management tools (e.g.: POLARION).
• Experience with modelling tools, such as Capella or Enterprise Architect.
• A background in software development would be a plus.
• Knowledge of crypto systems would be considered a plus.
• Knowledge of quantum technologies and AI would be considered a plus
• Experience in the following environments: Windows/Linux, Jenkins, GIT equivalent, and JIRA.
• Your interpersonal skills, rigor, and autonomy will enable you to successfully complete your missions.

Main Responsibilities

Your main tasks will be as follows:

• Participate in defining and drafting network specifications.
• Formalize specifications for solution components, architectural design, and produce associated deliverables.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining upstream reference documentation (SSS, ICD, and SSDD).
• Provide support to the IVVQ teams and the developers in place.
• Contribute to drafting justification and certification documentation.
• Contribute to the analysis of technical facts or encountered anomalies, propose solutions, and prioritize version scope.
• You will be the technical leader for the topics assigned to you.
• Team player;
• Pragmatic, assertive and well organized;
• Ability to work independently when needed and be proactive;
• Innovative and creative mindset;
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written. Fluency in English (≥ B2) is mandatory. Knowledge of French and/or Dutch is desirable;
• Demonstrated initiative to learn new technologies, analytical and problem-solving skills;

YOUR CAREER AT THALES
Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas:
Room for and attention to personal development
Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex Solution
Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path
Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group

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