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 Hardware in the CMS Segment, you work in an international multidisciplinary team on the specification, design, development and validation of a command & control system. You will be a part of a team consists of system engineers with expertise’s ranging across the breadth of the functionality, software architecture, infrastructure, hardware architecture, security and safety of the TACTICOS system. The system engineer, in cooperation with the rest of the team, is responsible for the global design of the system, thereby considering the functional performance, quality, security, safety and costs, to find the optimal solution.

You are in the lead in design meeting where you, together with colleagues and customer, discuss about the operational needs and define the functional behavior of the system.

As the Hardware specialist of the system engineering team, you understand the hardware architecture and also the relationship with the infrastructure, safety and security requirements.

Our team is looking for ambitious colleagues who is eager to design the right solution for our customer.

Why you'd be a good match

Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or similar field;Generalist, with a broad interest in technology;Communication skills and able to work in multidisciplinary teams;High level of creativity, initiative, pragmatism and persuasiveness;Ideally, you are fluent in both English and Dutch;Flexibility with respect to travelling abroad and being part of an international environment;Familiar with functional safety and cybersecurity.

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.

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.