System Integration Discipline Manager

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Air Mobility Solutions team creates, develops and deploys air management systems that are critical for safe aircraft movement. With products covering 40% of the world’s airspace, we enable the safe take-off and landing of 2 in 3 aircrafts globally. We offer the opportunity to work on complex systems that push what’s possible in air traffic management – including drone technology – with room to grow in both technical and team-leading roles.

From take-off to landing, Thales offers the most complete range of solutions to provide dynamic Air Traffic Services to support today's growing domestic and international travel requirements. Utilising this knowledge and experience Thales Australia will deliver a harmonised Civil/Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS / OneSKY) in Australia to Airservices Australia and Defence. 

Located in the World Trade Centre on Wurundjeri land, we are seeking a passionate and driven professional to enhance our automation and integration management practices.

In this role, which combines both leadership and hands-on responsibilities, you will focus on transforming automation and integration by driving initiatives that enhance our processes and promote operational efficiency.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Elevate engineering practices, champion people development, cultivating a culture of continuous learning by supporting the professional growth of our teams and encouraging skills development in relevant areas

• Create a balance between discipline and delivery while contributing to the Systems Discipline Governance

• Collaborate effectively in a multicultural and multisite environment

• Define and tailor discipline practices, including processes and tools 

• Contribute to the discipline efficiency plan to enhance business competitiveness

• Promote the adoption of Lean and Agile practices, as well as new technologies (e.g., AI)

• Take responsibility for the definition and updates of the engineering discipline cost model

• Provide technical oversight to other teams within projects and bids, ensuring that the designed solution is implemented according to the design and aligns with project schedules, costs, and quality standards

On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Degree in Engineering, IT, or a related discipline; postgraduate studies in Systems Engineering are a plus

• Proven experience in Automation, Deployment, DevSecOps, and CI/CD (Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment), with a strong familiarity in Linux, Cloud technologies, and Ansible

• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills, with experience leading teams in complex environments

• Significant experience in Systems Engineering lifecycle management within a Linux environment, covering requirements, design, integration, and verification and validation

• Strong background in developing products and projects in a systems-of-systems environment using various methodologies, particularly iterative and agile development

• Skilled in navigating complexity and ambiguity to make effective commercial and technical decisions

• Proven success in delivering effective outcomes in multidisciplinary, multicultural environments

• Familiarity with Safety, Security, and Human Factors standards and practices

• Experience in infrastructure and network design and deployment processes

As part of our Commitment, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Health Insurance

• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

• Support to Defence reservists

• Veterans leave

• Fitness Passport Discount – access to a network of gyms across AUS

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (travel, car hire, technical, medical insurance)

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave

• Novated lease options

• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

• Personal and professional training opportunities

• Sonder – wellbeing and support partner

• Access to a network of the best people (a Nobel Prize winner on our staff list!)

• And much more!

Good to Know

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You must be able to hold a Baseline Defence Clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

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