Jr. Systems Engineer – Aerospace

Location:

Syracuse, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

The FAA’s 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 team. We 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 nation’s highest safety and security standards.

America’s aviation moment is now. Thales has the solutions, experience and expertise to execute now. Come join our journey.

Thales is looking for a Jr. Systems Engineer-Aerospace, who supports to the development of system solutions by assisting in the creation of clear, consistent specifications aligned with customer and stakeholder needs and who performs fundamental systems engineering activities within defined parts of the solution lifecycle, from needs analysis through verification and validation, under guidance and established engineering governance.

In this position, you will work closely with senior engineers, the Product Design Authority, and other teams to assist in product development and project execution, focus on understanding operational requirements, provide support in architectural and functional analysis, contribute to assessments of key system properties such as safety and human factors, and contribute to safe, compliant, and high-quality deliverables.

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

Support the analysis and understanding of customer needs and lifecycle considerations using methods like studies and simulations.

Assist in defining mission and functional descriptions, architectural inputs, and system requirements in collaboration with senior engineers and the Product Design Authority (PDA).

Help develop and maintain system specifications, engineering plans, and activity allocations. Participate in the assembly and integration of solution elements to evaluate system behavior under supervision.

Assist in preparing and executing system integration, verification, and validation (IVV) test plans, contributing to test reporting and compliance confirmation. Support management activities by assessing impacts and updating documentation as directed.

Contribute to demonstrating that the solution meets operational needs and that system data packages are complete. Provide technical support to systems architecture and engineering management activities within assigned scope.

Support formal design reviews and help prepare technical documentation and R&D deliverables. Follow and help maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent engineering practices.

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field with 1 year of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree. Applicable IT, cybersecurity, or related technical certifications, or equivalent military technical experience, may be considered in lieu of some formal education requirements. At least one year of professional experience in systems engineering, network management, IT, cybersecurity, or a closely related technical discipline.

Basic working knowledge of network and computer troubleshooting techniques to support issue identification and resolution.

Fundamental understanding of…