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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Thales Group
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Polarion
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://thales.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Glasgow/Systems-Engineer_R0338331

## About the Role

The successful candidate will be a talented Systems Engineer with experience of conceptual and detailed design, Integration and verification, coupled with a proven capability of delivering mission systems.

The candidate will have demonstrable experience interfacing with internal and external customers, understanding system requirements, working with other design engineers to specify and accept sub system designs as well as creating verification and validation programs in the defence domain.

The role holder reports to the Systems Engineering Discipline Manager.

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with a strong background in conceptual and detailed design, integration, and verification of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex mission systems within the defence sector., * Experience in the defence domain or similar mission-critical environments.

 * Strong understanding of system engineering principles and best practices.
 * Proven ability to manage complex systems integration and verification projects.
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Essential Skills:

 * Proficient in the use of Requirement Management tools (e.g. POLARION)
 * Experience in System design and development of complex hardware and software systems
 * Experience of creating and leading verification and validation programs:
 + establishing the lifecycle, processes and methods
 + Defining the IVVQ strategy
 + Define IVVQ strategy, establishes requirements related to IVVQ activities and perform associated estimates and schedule
 + Coordinate IVVQ activities including trials
 + Establishes priorities within the IVVQ activities and report on risks
 + Perform or organise testing on the manufacturer's site or at the customer's premises or at an Environmental Test Facility.
 + Analyse results and produce technical reports

## Description

* Lead the design, integration, and verification activities for mission systems, ensuring they meet all performance and reliability requirements.
 * Collaborate closely with internal teams and external customers to gather and understand system requirements.
 * Work alongside design engineers to specify, review, and approve subsystem designs.
 * Develop and implement robust verification and validation programs to ensure compliance with defence standards and operational needs.
 * Act as a key technical interface between stakeholders, providing expert guidance throughout the system development lifecycle.


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