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Thales · 13 hours ago

Sr. System Engineer - Aerospace

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $220K/yr

9+ years exp

Thales is a company that provides advanced solutions for defense and armed forces customers. They are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer in Aerospace to lead the development of complex systems solutions, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with safety and security standards throughout the engineering lifecycle.

AerospaceCyber SecurityIndustrial ManufacturingMilitaryRemote SensingSecurityTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for the analysis and interpretation of highly complex customer and operational needs, applying advanced systems engineering methods such as simulations, digital system models, trade studies, and prototyping to inform architectural and design decisions across the full lifecycle; and lead and govern the definition of mission objectives, functional concepts, system architectures, and requirements, in close partnership with the Product Design Authority (PDA), ensuring traceability, technical coherence, and alignment with customer, regulatory, and program constraints

Author, review, and approve comprehensive system specifications, engineering management plans, and activity allocations, providing clear technical direction and decision rationale to guide solution development and downstream engineering execution; and provide senior technical leadership in systems architecture and systems engineering management, shaping program-level engineering strategies, resolving complex technical trade-offs, and mentoring teams on best practices and methods

Oversee and direct the structured assembly, integration, and assessment of solution elements, ensuring rigorous evaluation of system interactions, emergent behavior, performance margins, and compliance with validated requirements; and own the planning, execution, and governance of system Integration, Verification, Validation, and Qualification (IVVQ) activities, ensuring completeness, technical rigor, and adherence to contractual, safety, and regulatory obligations

Champion and govern technical change management, evaluating impacts across architecture, requirements, certification, cost, and schedule; steering documentation updates; and providing authoritative guidance on implementation and acceptance

Provide authoritative evidence and technical justification that delivered solutions meet approved operational needs, ensuring system data packages, baselines, and technical records are complete, consistent, and release-ready for operations, sustainment, and customer acceptance

Act as a principal technical contributor and reviewer in formal design reviews, leading the preparation, review, and approval of advanced technical documentation, analyses, and R&D deliverables; and define, implement, and continuously improve systems engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), driving standardization, knowledge capitalization, and sustained engineering excellence across projects and teams

Qualification

Systems EngineeringNetworked SystemsCybersecurityTechnical LeadershipData AnalysisWindows AdministrationLinux AdministrationCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailMentoringOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTeam CollaborationTechnical Documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, with 9+ years of progressively responsible experience in complex engineering environments; or a Master's degree in a relevant field with 6+ years of advanced software and/or electrical engineering experience; and applicable technical certifications in IT, cybersecurity, networking, or related domains—or equivalent military technical experience—may be considered in lieu of some formal education requirements, provided they demonstrate advanced technical competence and leadership capability

Extensive professional experience (typically 9+ years) in systems engineering, networked systems, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated progression toward technical leadership and subject-matter expertise; and demonstrated experience providing technical leadership on complex, large-scale projects or programs, involving multiple internal and external stakeholders, competing technical and business priorities, and delivery within demanding cost, schedule, and regulatory constraints

Advanced proficiency in networked and computer-based system troubleshooting, with the ability to lead complex problem identification, root-cause analysis, and resolution efforts across hardware, software, and integrated system boundaries; and strong command of computer systems administration and operational environments, including deep working knowledge of Windows and Linux platforms, system configuration, performance management, and reliability considerations

Advanced working knowledge of data analysis methods and tools, including Python or equivalent scripting and analytical languages, applied to complex engineering analysis, system validation, modeling, automation, and evidence-based decision-making

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts, influence technical direction, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders; and strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent technical responsibilities, deliver high-quality work products reliably, and mentor or guide junior engineers in best practices and technical rigor

Demonstrated commitment to engineering quality and rigor, with meticulous attention to detail in the development, review, and approval of technical analyses, specifications, and deliverables; and a highly disciplined, structured, and systematic technical thinker, with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex, ambiguous, and safety- or mission-critical engineering challenges

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future

Preferred

Working knowledge of the national airspace system and/or an understanding of unmanned aircraft systems

Experience working on technology-centered programs for US Federal Gov't Agencies (with a strong preference for FAA, DoD/DoW and/or DHS)

Experience working in a service-oriented or operational environment within aerospace, aviation, defense, transportation, unmanned systems (drones), or IT-related sectors. Foundational knowledge of aeronautical and Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems, data, and operational environments, including awareness of relevant industry standards (eg. ICAO, RTCA), safety culture, and regulatory considerations

Proven experience leading or supporting integration and deployment of complex, ground-based radar or sensor systems under engineering and operational guidance

Deep hands-on experience configuring and administering a broad range of IT and network equipment: routers, switches, gateways, bridges, access points, modems, hubs, repeaters

Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS or Azure) in development, deployment, or operational roles. Working knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks such as ITIL, with experience in incident, problem, and change management processes. Relevant advanced IT, cybersecurity, or cloud certifications strongly preferred. Extensive experience working within Agile development environments, leading or coordinating cross-functional teams in iterative delivery cycles

Benefits

Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program