System Engineer for Air Traffic Control Solutions

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.

Part of the Global Business Unit Land and Air Systems (LAS) within Thales Group, Thales AMS (Airspace Mobility Solutions) is providing leading edge airspace control and security solutions for the commercial and defense sectors, as well as digital solutions for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and Digital Aviation.

AMS represents revenues of over 500 million Euros worldwide and is the global market leader in the space of Air Traffic Management and one of the most credible players in the new UTM space.

AMS address different markets of Air Traffic Control (ATC) solutions (mainly SW based). Projects involves teams in France (Rungis/Toulouse), Portugal, UK, Romania and Australia.

The System Engineer and Verification / Validation (SEVV) position is responsible for writing and managing product specifications and interface with the key stakeholders: SE Lead in France, the Feature Teams from the development, integration, verification and validation teams in Romania or in France. SEVV is responsible also to verify and validate the system.

This position is based in Romania at THR with some international travels (30%).

The first 2 to 3 months will require coming to Toulouse for the upskilling / training.

No security clearance required for this position.

The System Engineer and Verification / Validation (SEVV) is responsible for :

• contributing to maintaining product documentation (requirements, specification, interfaces documents, …)
• supporting the delivery team as needed with clarifications, prioritizations etc.
• delivering toward the agreed plan / baseline
• contributing to the test strategy definition for system verification and validation
• execution of the tests cases for verification and validation phases
• contributing to the project meetings and interfacing with the key stakeholders when needed
• maintaining SE schedule and managing the risks and opportunities
• ensuring Thales processes (Chorus) are being followed on the project
• maintaining our quality standards in accordance with the Project management Plan and Engineering plan
• building and maintaining an onboarding kit for SE newcomers in Romania in collaboration with System Engineering Discipline Manager.

Experience required

• General engineering Diploma
• 1+ years’ experience in similar positions on projects delivering complex software-centric real-time systems
• 3+ years’ experience as System Engineer on complex system
• Experience in the ATM Domain and Air Traffic Management standards eg. ICAO, Eurocontrol
• Proven capability to manage various stakeholders having different objectives
• Proven capability to work in a multi-cultural environment and with variety of international customers
• Experience in managing backlog priorities and project planning

Knowledge/ Skills

• Master System Engineering tools eg. DOORs, Jira, Polarion
• Aptitude to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary integrated team environment
• Knowledge of testing, verification and validation techniques
• ISTQB certification is a plus
• Positive attitude combined with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• Sound judgement and independent decision-making capability where necessary
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Your career at Thales:

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

• Room and attention to personal development.

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

• Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path.

• Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.

• Work for different Thales domains & entities.

Your immediate benefits:

• 24 holiday days a year

• Benefit Online

• A good work-life balance which includes flexible working hours

• A comprehensive compensation and benefit package including medical coverage & life insurance

• Hybrid Workplace

• GoFluent & Udemy Subscription

• Engineering, Technology & Management Academies

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.