Jr. Systems Engineer – Aerospace

Position Summary

Thales is extending its Airspace Mobility Solutions team in Arlington, Virginia and Syracuse, New York to support the U.S. FAA’s Brand‑New Air Traffic Control System and other Unmanned Aircraft Systems initiatives. The Jr. Systems Engineer – Aerospace will assist in the development of system solutions, supporting architecture, functional analysis, and verification activities under guidance of senior engineers and the Product Design Authority.

• Support analysis of customer needs and lifecycle considerations using studies and simulations.
• Assist in defining mission and functional descriptions, architectural inputs, and system requirements in collaboration with senior engineers and the Product Design Authority (PDA).
• Help develop and maintain system specifications, engineering plans, and activity allocations; participate in assembly and integration of solution elements to evaluate system behavior under supervision.
• Assist in preparing and executing system integration, verification, and validation (IVV) test plans; contribute to test reporting and compliance confirmation.
• Contribute to demonstrating that the solution meets operational needs and that system data packages are complete; provide technical support to systems architecture and engineering management activities within assigned scope.
• Support formal design reviews and help prepare technical documentation and R&D deliverables; follow and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent engineering practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field with 1 year of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree. Applicable IT, cybersecurity, or related technical certifications, or equivalent military technical experience may be considered in lieu of some formal education requirements.
• At least one year of professional experience in systems engineering, network management, IT, cybersecurity, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Basic working knowledge of network and computer troubleshooting techniques to support issue identification and resolution.
• Fundamental understanding of computer systems, including basic administration and operation of Windows and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and methods, such as Python, to support engineering analysis and validation activities.
• Experience supporting smaller or less complex projects or programs involving some coordination between stakeholders and moderate deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Good organizational and time management skills; attention to detail and a commitment to quality in technical work products.
• Structured thinker with developing analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

• Working knowledge of the national airspace system and/or an understanding of unmanned aircraft systems.
• Experience working on technology‑centered programs for U.S. Federal Government Agencies (with a strong preference for FAA, DoD/DoW and/or DHS).
• Exposure to integration or deployment activities for ground‑based radar, sensor, or similar technical systems, following established engineering procedures, standards, and operational guidance.
• Hands‑on familiarity with basic IT and networking concepts, including configuring or supporting common equipment such as routers, switches, access points, or related infrastructure.
• Introductory knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), gained through coursework, internships, labs, or entry‑level support roles.
• Basic understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles, such as ITIL concepts, incident management, or service support processes.
• Exposure to Agile or iterative development environments through academic projects, internships, or early professional experience.
• Entry‑level or foundational certifications in IT, cybersecurity, networking, or cloud technologies (e.g., CompTIA, AWS, Azure fundamentals) are considered a plus.

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