Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Location: Cheadle, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us.RoleWe are seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for the definition, design, development and qualification of complex hardware systems.Key Responsibilities and TasksAnalyses the customer’s and other stakeholders’ needs whatever the used means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock‑ups, models, prototypes,)Defines the requirements, functions and interfaces on the component or sub‑system.Formalises the specification and the architectural design to develop the component or sub‑system.Prepares and performs the component or sub‑system, verification and validation tests.Ensures that hardware architecture stability is maintained across lifecycle phases from Bid to Delivery.Directs and coordinates hardware architecture studies.Approves the technical, technological, and methodological choices taken in respect of the selected hardware architecture.Guarantees adherence to in‑scope standards, reuse policy and product development plans.Identifies modelling, simulation and prototyping opportunities.Co‑ordinates product definition, and assessment of trade‑offs between aspects of cost, customer requirements and technological possibilities.Prepares the Design & Justification Files.Provides knowledge on state‑of‑the‑art hardware architecting, taking account of future developments.Essential SkillsGood interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, proactive “can‑do” mentality and logical problem solving approaches.Ability to technically lead design and development activities, interfacing with other technical disciplines as required.Knowledge of Systems Engineering Toolsets, Practices and Lifecycles and of Architecting of Racks, Cabinets and Network Infrastructure for marine or similar harsh environments.Desired SkillsHardware design, development and qualification of systems or sub‑systems specific to SONAR, above water and below water communications systems or similar high reliability systems deployed in harsh environments.ExperienceMinimum of five years’ experience in a Systems or Hardware Engineering role in an appropriate engineering field, e.g. Maritime, Aerospace, Defence.Equivalent experience in a relevant technical field, either mechanical or electronics design.Experience working on underwater acoustics and / or sonar; design of equipment for the sub‑sea environment; Design for Cost / Design for Manufacture, manufacturing specifications and new product introduction.QualificationsL5 Qualification (degree or equivalent in an engineering or scientific discipline).Desired: Chartered Engineer; L6 or L7 Qualification within an engineering or scientific discipline.Values & BehavioursCollaborative and continuous improvement approach to work.Innovative mindset and embrace of new technologies and working methods.Able to work efficiently, both autonomously and as part of an integrated team.All work to be conducted in accordance with company processes.Thales UK Key FactsEach year, Thales registers more than 300 patents.90% of all UK credit card transactions are secured by Thales.Over 120,000 Thales Chip & PIN terminals have been installed across Europe.#LI-MC2In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and / or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.Inclusive RecruitmentThales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now #J-18808-Ljbffr