System Integration Manager

As a System Integration Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary integration team as part of a project and you will be responsible for the definition and execution of the system integration, verification and validation process, to achieve the formal acceptance of the naval mission system by a satisfied customer.

The integration, verification and validation activities take place at the premises of different suppliers, land based test locations and on board of ships everywhere around the world. A key success factor in these complex processes is the collaboration between the customer, shipyard, subcontractors, engineering department, quality department and internal test department.

We offer the possibility of working in an exciting and challenging domain, performing integration of combat and information management system with sensors and effector systems on board of naval ships. These complex systems include advanced solutions in the area of information processing, information management, user interaction and control of sensors and effectors.

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or similar;
• Proven experience in System Integration;
• Experience in integration, verification and validation of complex industrial systems;
• Experience in preparation and performing of test and integration activities: documentation, software installation, testing, investigation, defect reports, etc;
• Good communication skills;
• You identify as a team player, capable of building good working relationship with the customers and different stakeholders;
• Experience with management of an autonomous team of specialists;
• Pragmatic, flexible, determined and well organized. Capable of working under pressure;
• You have experienced working in international multicultural teams;
• Keen to work internationally (40%<).

• 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). Yes, really.

The Solutions IVVQ group has the responsibility to integrate naval mission solutions in diverse projects and participates in the complete cycle of concept definition, system design, system integration and qualification.

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