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Thales

System Engineer for R&D Projects

Hybrid

Tubize, Belgium

Full Time

27-09-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Jira Jenkins Problem-solving Linux Windows git Autonomy Software Development TCP/IP

Job Specifications

Location: Tubize, Belgium

CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US

Profile

With an engineering background or an equivalent Master's degree (BAC+5), you have experience in systems engineering or a background as an IT engineer.

For this role, you should possess the following skills:

Demonstrated experience in the design of infrastructure and network architectures
Demonstrated experience in the design of network architectures in line with security standards and policies
Experience in defense projects and/or critical infrastructures
Good understanding and knowledge of IT systems, IP networks and serial protocols.
In-depth knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS and VLAN.
Experience using requirements management tools (e.g.: POLARION).
Experience with modelling tools, such as Capella or Enterprise Architect.
A background in software development would be a plus.
Knowledge of crypto systems would be considered a plus.
Knowledge of quantum technologies and AI would be considered a plus
Experience in the following environments: Windows/Linux, Jenkins, GIT equivalent, and JIRA.
Your interpersonal skills, rigor, and autonomy will enable you to successfully complete your missions.

Main Responsibilities

Your main tasks will be as follows:

Participate in defining and drafting network specifications.
Formalize specifications for solution components, architectural design, and produce associated deliverables.
Contribute to establishing and maintaining upstream reference documentation (SSS, ICD, and SSDD).
Provide support to the IVVQ teams and the developers in place.
Contribute to drafting justification and certification documentation.
Contribute to the analysis of technical facts or encountered anomalies, propose solutions, and prioritize version scope.
You will be the technical leader for the topics assigned to you.
Team player;
Pragmatic, assertive and well organized;
Ability to work independently when needed and be proactive;
Innovative and creative mindset;
Good communication skills, both verbally and written. Fluency in English (>= B2) is mandatory. Knowledge of French and/or Dutch is desirable;
Demonstrated initiative to learn new technologies, analytical and problem-solving skills;

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas:

Room for and attention to personal development

Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex Solution

Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path

Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group

About the Company

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital identity. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to EUR4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G. Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In... Know more