CUAS System Engineer

thales· Thales Belgium S.A.
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📍 TubizeFull time

About this role

Location: Tubize, Belgium

Mission:


We are looking for a CUAS Systems Engineer with experience in military systems development, integration, or related defence engineering disciplines.
The role is responsible for carrying out systems engineering activities for the development of a Counter UAS system. The engineer will work across electrical, electronic, communication, and mission-system
domains to ensure that the complete system is correctly integrated, interoperable, testable, and ready for qualification and field deployment.
The position requires strong systems-engineering skills, hands-on integration experience, and the ability to coordinate technical activities across multiple suppliers, engineering teams, and military end users.

Main Responsibilities:


• Elicit, analyze, and manage technical requirements
• You will be working on development of Counter UAS and working with integration of Radar, Electro-
Optic, and other sensors together with effectors such as remote weapon systems and/or jammers
• Identify potential technical risks (failure points) early in the design cycle and develop mitigation strategies. Work on the system-level integration activities from requirements definition through integration, testing, qualification, and delivery.
• Define and manage the technical interfaces between the subsystems and the platform
• Analyze electrical, data, mechanical, thermal, EMC/EMI and RF constraints associated with the
installation of mission equipment on various platforms
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues at system level and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support prototype build, laboratory integration, testing (including field testing), qualification and acceptance activities.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including interface control documents, system specifications, test procedures, integration reports and configuration documentation.
• Ensure configuration management and traceability of mission equipment and interfaces throughout the project lifecycle.

Profile:


• Education: Master’s degree or higher education Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.

• A minimum of 4 year of work experience
• A minimum of 2 work experience air defence systems
• Tools: Experience with Systems engineering and requirements tools like Polarion or IBM DOORS.

Soft Skills
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Comfortable working in a project environment with multiple priorities and technical interfaces.
• Ability to communicate complex technical subjects clearly to both engineering teams and non- specialist stakeholders.
• Willingness to work hands-on during integration and test campaigns.

Nice to Have
A background in the topics below. The more the better:
• Air defense systems
• Radars
• Jammers
• ESM Equipment
• Remote controlled weapon systems
• C2 Systems

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Where is the CUAS System Engineer position at thales located?
This CUAS System Engineer role at thales is based in Tubize. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the CUAS System Engineer role at thales full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a CUAS System Engineer role in the Thales Belgium S.A. department at thales.
Which team or department does the CUAS System Engineer at thales belong to?
This CUAS System Engineer position is part of the Thales Belgium S.A. department at thales. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the CUAS System Engineer job at thales posted?
This CUAS System Engineer position at thales was posted on Aug 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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