System Analysis Engineer (SAE) Hengelo (OV) • Thales

The Operational Analysis (OPAN) team provides mission-critical expertise and skills to both internal and external clients:

• Conducts scientific and technical studies and presents the results to customers

• Analyzes the operational performance of products and demonstrates system performance

• Develops concepts, algorithms, and modeling for new and existing products

• Supports system architecture and functionality development for new products

• Assists in sales activities by creating tailored, customer-specific scenarios and solutions

• Performs verification and validation of customer requirements in real-world settings

OPAN provides internal and external Thales clients with insight into the operational performance of defense systems on board ships. "Performance" refers to analyses such as determining at what distance a threat can be detected by a system or calculating the trajectory of a projectile to assess the probability of interception.

The defense systems include products like radars, optical sensors, command & control systems, defense equipment (e.g., guns), and threat scenarios.

The multidisciplinary OPAN team develops its own simulation framework, models products, and performs simulations across the entire system chain on a ship. Simulation data is analyzed and processed using tools like MATLAB and Python to create studies and operational performance analyses for clients.

Within OPAN, you can specialize in different domains. You’ll work independently and collaboratively with OPAN colleagues and other departments to serve external clients. You will receive thorough onboarding and mentorship within the team.

• You hold an academic degree in mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant technical field—possibly a PhD.

• You have strong communication skills and can collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

• You are analytical, capable of abstract thinking, and solution-oriented.

• You enjoy tackling complex technical challenges.

• You have an affinity for programming (C++) and experience with tools such as MATLAB or Python.

• You have a strong command of the English language.

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).