Defense System Engineer( Electro-Mechanical)

Location: Firenze, Italy Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. They develop interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, based on innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. The company is pioneering new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing, and big data for use in physical protection systems and critical information systems. Sesto Fiorentino, the headquarters of Thales Italia, hosts two domains: Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) and Security (SIX). GTS focuses on security systems, telecommunications, supervision, control & management information, and signalling solutions for trains, trams, and metros. Thales is the homologated supplier of Rete Ferroviaria Italiana for various railway solutions. Italy is also Thales Group’s competence centre for tramway signalling solutions. SIX deals with mission-critical solutions and applications for assets and citizens security, including cybersecurity. Thales provides solutions to protect information systems and critical data for civilian and military clients, helping to detect and prevent cyberattacks through secure architectures. Job Objective To design and implement Electro-Mechanical Systems for BIDs and Projects. Roles & Responsibilities Scout continuously the Defense Market and Thales Products Portfolio for innovative solutions, especially related to digital transformation. Analyze and understand customer needs or R&D Call specifications to define and manage low/high-level requirements. Design complex Telecom and Security Systems meeting stakeholder expectations within budget, risk mitigation, quality constraints, project schedule, technology roadmap, and business strategy. Manage vendor Subcontracts from a technical perspective. Support specialists to ensure Cyber-by-Design principles. Elaborate engineering documentation such as Product Breakdown Structure, Architecture, Interconnection Diagrams, Functional Specifications, Interfaces Control Details, Test Procedures, and O&M Manuals. Ensure project technical integration and perform integration, verification, and validation tests. Contribute to main bid/project engineering reviews. Formalize and demonstrate the solution to the customer. Work Experience Requirements Experience on projects involving technological content such as Structured Cabling Systems, Electrical/Power/Battery Systems, HVAC, Technical Laboratory, PV Plants, Industrial Cabinets, or CBRN, especially with a Design-To-Cost approach and V Cycle methodology. Qualifications & Educational Requirements Master’s Degree in Engineering (Energy, Electrical, Biomedical, Automation, Mechanical) or Physics. Experience in System Requirement Management and Technical Specification Writing. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Customer-facing skills (presentations/meetings). Planning and reporting skills. Proficiency in English (verbal and written). Ability to coordinate with external contractors and suppliers. Ability to work in various environments: office, remote, construction sites. Effective teamwork skills. Ability to work in multicultural and multilingual settings. Preferred Skills Security needs for Critical Infrastructures. Understanding of Defense Business & Market. Agile / Continuous Improvement approach. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Project). Experience with management and engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, JIRA, Palma. At Thales, we offer careers, not just jobs. With a global presence in 68 countries and 80,000 employees, our mobility policy enables employees to develop their careers locally or internationally. We embrace flexibility as a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now! J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-firenze, IT

Posted Date: 5/3/2025