Systems Engineer TopSKY ONE

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.

It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Benefits

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
• Annualised Performance Review Process
• ThalesFlex, Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount, Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder Wellbeing & Support Partner
• We are proud to be endorsed as a Work180 Employer and recognised as a Family Friendly Employer 

Our Team

Our Air Mobility Solutions team creates, develops and deploys air management systems that are critical for safe aircraft movement. With products covering 40% of the world’s airspace, we enable the safe take-off and landing of 2 in 3 aircrafts globally. We offer the opportunity to work on complex systems that push what’s possible in air traffic management including drone technology with room to grow in both technical and team-leading roles.

Your Role

Based at our Melbourne WTC site, this 2-year fixed-term role as a Systems Engineer will see you providing technical oversight to ensure designed solutions are implemented as per specifications, while adhering to project schedules, cost constraints, and quality standards. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a SAFe Agile environment and contribute to the development of a Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS).

• Work on TopSKY ONE, the core Air Traffic Management subsystem of the OneSKY program, delivering cutting-edge solutions for commercial and defense sectors
• Lead technical working groups, conduct specification reviews, and support Software Development, Integration, and Validation teams
• Define systems solutions that balance requirements, cost, schedule, and risk to meet customer needs
• Document solutions via Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
• Contribute to validation strategies and technical reviews (e.g., SOR, SFR, FIRR, SwRR)
• Drive functional/architectural risk identification and mitigation while ensuring compliance with safety, security, and human factors standards.

About You

We’re seeking a Systems Engineer with a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering complex solutions. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, global environment, where your expertise will shape products used worldwide. On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Bachelor’s degree (BEng or equivalent) in Engineering, IT, or a related discipline; postgraduate studies in Systems Engineering are desirable
• 7+ years in Systems Engineering, including requirements management, design, integration, and validation/verification in iterative/agile environments
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Systems Engineering Standards (ISO/IEC15288), SAFe Agile, and tools like Jira and DOORS (desirable)
• Exceptional written/verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams
• Proactive problem-solver with a bias for action, accountability, and a commitment to diversity and continuous improvement.

Australian Defence Roles & Security

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

We Encourage You To Apply

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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