System Analysis Engineer (SAE)

Join Thales as a System Analysis Engineer within the Operational Analysis team to simulate and evaluate the operational performance of defense products and integrated combat mission systems. You will help build a custom simulation framework and model elements such as radars, optronic sensors, command and control systems, defense platforms, and potential threats, translating scenarios into actionable insights. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team and receive support to deepen your domain knowledge while contributing to real-world naval warfare analyses. This role offers a balance of hands-on technical work and cross-team collaboration with opportunities for growth and international co‑op

• challenging role in high-tech team
• international collaboration
• flexible work arrangements (60/40 remote)
• competitive salary and travel allowance
• personalized employment conditions
• 40 days PTO per year

• Simulate and evaluate operational performance of defense systems
• Develop and refine a custom simulation framework
• Create models for radars, optronic sensors, C2, platforms, and threats
• Translate customer and operational requirements into technical specifications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support sales with analytical insights
• Validate performance through simulations and, where applicable, sea trials

• relevant technical degree (electronics engineering, physics, mathematics, aerospace engineering, or similar)
• practical experience or diverse perspectives in technical work
• clear communication in diverse teams
• solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical thinking
• ability to navigate complex system designs and translate into models/analyses
• programming skills in one or more software environments
• interpersonal skills to explain technical details and manage expectations
• willingness to travel internationally
• Dutch nationality and security screening (AIVD-B) mandatory
• Fluent in Dutch and English

• clear communication
• proactive problem-solving
• analytical thinking
• MATLAB/Simulink
• Java
• C++