Technical Product Owner Integrated Systems

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About us

‘The people we rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions.

Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

Technical Product Owner Integrated Systems

About the Role

The Technical Product Owner Integrated Systems is responsible for leading the platform of System Engineering Applications (SYSaaP) and for defining, maintaining, and governing standardized System Engineering practices executed with these tools.

This dual role covers product ownerships of the SYSaaP platform as well as the technical leadership of the System Engineering practices embedded in the fields of Requirement Engineering (RE), System Design (SD), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Product Line Engineering (PLE), and Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ).

By doing this, the Technical Product Owner Integrated Systems ensures that System Engineers can work efficiently, consistently, and effectively with the engineering applications that support their craft, while also ensuring cross-disciplinary alignment of connected engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of SYSaaP• Define and own the SYSaaP product vision, roadmap, and backlog.
• Ensure the platform provides a coherent, stable, and scalable environment for System Engineering activities.
• Prioritize features, enhancements, and technical improvements based on engineering needs and business value.
• Contribute to the end-to-end integration of engineering toolchains across disciplines

• Standardize SE Tooled-up Practices• Maintain, and govern standardized Tooled-up Practices (TuPs) for RE, SD, MBSE, PLE, and IVVQ
• Drive continuous improvement and alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Align System Engineering practices and applications with those of Software Engineering (SW), Hardware Engineering (HW) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

• Foster collaboration with and across disciplines• Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Engineering Coaches.
• Support training, onboarding, and coaching activities for System Engineers using SYSaaP.
• Promote craftsmanship by helping teams adopt modern SE methodologies and tool-assisted practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical field.
• Several years of experience working in a System Engineering discipline.
• Experience with MBSE and SE tool ecosystems.
• Deep knowledge of System Engineering methodologies (RE, SD, MBSE, PLE, IVVQ)
• Understanding of engineering tool integration architectures and data models.
• Familiarity with workflow design, automation, and model governance.

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas;
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills;
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe;
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance;
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it;
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs;
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

Interested?

Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.

To ensure that we are a good match, we may ask you to participate in an assessment.

A government clearance will be requested as part of standard Thales procedures.

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service

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