Sensor Management Engineer

Werken bij Thales: Sensor Management Engineer

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).

About the team

The System Engineering team performs all system engineering activities for the realization of sensors systems for naval and ground based applications. To strengthen our group, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Sensor Management Engineer.

About your future job

As a Sensor Management Engineer, you will be joining a team that designs, develops and validates the sensor management of our radar systems. Sensor management concerns the control and management of the radar system, such that it performs the right transmissions at the right time. This involves, among others, optimization of transmissions, scheduling, prioritizing and making trade-offs between radar functions under load-conditions. The activities of this team are related to both R&D and product development of sensor management within our systems.

Activities include amongst others:

• Developing, specifying requirements;
• Maintaining sensor management algorithms and techniques;
• Modelling and analysis of system behavior;
• Cooperation with other engineers from various department;
• Dependent on your interests and skills: participation in R&D projects.

Why you'd be a good match

• Completed technical Master Degree;
• Experience or affinity with radar systems is preferred;
• Capable of developing creative solutions for complex systems;
• Basic programming competency is required;
• Knowledge of Matlab or Python is preferred;
• Team player with good communication skills and able to work in a multidisciplinary team;
• Fluency in spoken and written Dutch and English.

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 organization, 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 whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

Diversiteitsstatement

We vinden dat je baan de juiste work/life balance moet ondersteunen en het platform is om jóuw ambities waar te maken. Dat betekent dat gelijke kansen, inclusiviteit en een informele cultuur een essentieel onderdeel uitmaken van ons succes. Maar ook dat jouw gezondheid en geluk voor ons erg belangrijk zijn! Daarom bieden we je de flexibiliteit om te doen wat voor jóu belangrijk is; of dat nu parttime werken is, of werken vanuit huis, of de mogelijkheid om flexibel te zijn in je start- en eindtijden, we denken met je mee.

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 position requires a personal security clearance (AIVD B screening). For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

“Bij Thales krijg ik alle kansen en de ruimte om mijzelf verder te ontwikkelen, en dat als onderdeel van allerlei gave processen en projecten binnen de organisatie!”
Anoek Trainee

“Wat het voor mij aantrekkelijk maakt om hier te werken, is de diversiteit in opdrachten en het werken in verschillende teams met diverse disciplines. Zo blijf je jezelf ontwikkelen binnen het cyberdomein.”
Maurits Cyber Engineer