Senior Systems Engineer

Location : SINGAPORE, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Senior Systems Engineer will engage with key stakeholders, including; solution architects, speciality engineers (Safety, Security, HF), ILS and ATM subject matter experts to prepare and deliver requirement and design changes with reference to a defined system functional baseline to satisfy customer needs and project / bid cost targets.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you are accountable for :

• Design, develop and document solutions to meet customer requirements, whilst ensuring the integrity of the System functional baseline and architecture
• Define solutions that deliver the best trade-off between requirements, cost, schedule and risk, which meet our customer’s needs
• Ensure the transversal constraints related to the function are considered (Safety, Human Factor, Performance, Security)
• Lead the technical reviews, including internal and with the Customer
• Lead technical working groups both internally and externally to define technical solution
• Proactively participate in PI planning and backlog refinement including contributing to the effort estimation
• Prepare Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Problem Change Requests (PCRs)
• Develop and manage traceability of requirements using DOORS, including the Functional, Allocated and Product baselines.
• Perform peer reviews of engineering documentation written by other team members
• Proactively support your Squad members (software, integration and verification)
• Support the Product Owner (PO) and Scrum Master (SM)Make recommendations on strategies to improve performance or productivityIdentify risks, and proposing effective solution early and executing mitigation actionsProvide input into the planning and coordination of program integration activities
• Promote knowledge sharing ensuring that work is captured sufficiently for re-use across projects
• Provide technical oversight to the Squads within the broader team, ensuring that the designed solution is implemented as per the design and in accordance to the schedule and cost and quality constraints.
• Define and report on KPIs for the function
• Work in accordance with the defined Thales processes and practices, and contribute to their improvement.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and / or acquired the following knowledge and experience :

Qualifications

Essential Experience

Desirable :

General / Special Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.