System Engineer

Thales

Herstal, Belgium

MISSION

As an integration engineer, you coordinate and validate subsystems integration on customer platforms, ensuring system compliance and performance throughout deployment and operational phases.

You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge Model-Based Design methods and tools in a high-tech environment. Your role will require you to support multiple projects, necessitating strong planning and organizational skills. Through these initiatives, you will actively collaborate to define and enhance the performance of rocket systems integrated on customer’s platforms, utilizing simulations and live demonstrations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and improve both new and existing Algorithms and Control Laws design for Guidance, Navigation, Flight Controls and Aiming System
Test and assess performances of Algorithms using analytical methods and Monte-Carlo simulations
Perform Algorithms validation and verification (V&V) for any updates and/or new designs
Support integration of Algorithms into hardware using code generation and Hardware-in-the-loop test rig
Improve C code generated and support embedded team to integrate algorithms into devices
Participate to trials (firing campaigns) and process flight test data
Maintain digital twin for our current and in-development products
Model physical behaviors of new concepts and perform simulations to orient development and answer key technical decisions
Interact with Bid & Project teams to prepare technical offers and answer customer requests
Interact with Operations and Quality teams to optimize calibration procedures and treat acceptance test deviations
Support integration, verification, validation, and qualification (IVVQ) efforts focusing on system performance and reliability
Support customer integration of ballistic prediction algorithms on end-user platforms through targeted optimization (e.g., execution time), facilitating regular technical exchanges to ensure optimal implementation and performance of embedded hardware solutions
Accompany customers throughout firing campaigns by overseeing data collection and analysis, iteratively tuning algorithms to achieve and validate performance targets and system accuracy in real-world conditions

PROFILE

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Aeronautics, Mathematics, Physics or Electronics
3 years of relevant experience in an engineering department

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Competent in mathematics and statistics
Comfortable handling complex problems and processing large volumes of data
Analytical mindset with a reputation for thoroughness and attention to detail
Proficient in MATLAB and Simulink for algorithm development and simulation
Effective communicator with strong pedagogical skills to simplify and explain complex concepts
Understanding of real-time algorithm embedding challenges in microcontrollers
Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong initiative-taking spirit
Enthusiastic about staying up-to-date with the latest innovation trends
Experienced in working within Agile development environments
Interest in high-tech sensors (optical, magnetic) considered a plus
Ability to develop custom tools using C/C++ and Python scripting appreciated