About the Job:
In rapidly changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. We are a business where brilliant minds come together to share ideas and inspire each other across aerospace, transportation, defence, security, and space sectors. With 40 years of presence in Saudi Arabia and over 600 employees, we are growing rapidly. We deliver signalling, control, and train protection systems for the North-South Railway (NSR) and provide key systems for in-flight entertainment, connectivity, and air traffic management. Thales is also active in securing critical infrastructure and electronic payment systems within the country through our electronic systems for air defence and military operations.
Job Objective:
- Lead system engineering activities required to develop effective solutions.
- Analyze customer and stakeholder needs through studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, and prototypes.
- Define missions, functions, and requirements for products or solutions.
- Formalize specifications and architectural designs.
- Prepare and conduct integration, verification, and validation tests.
- Assist in defining technical specifications and subcontractor selections, considering export control restrictions.
- Serve as a direct technical interface with customers, engineers, solution providers, and technical specialists.
Roles & Responsibilities:
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System Design & Architecture:
- Lead the design of integrated security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Perimeter Security, Video Analytics, Command & Control Centers).
- Develop scalable, redundant, and high-availability security solutions aligned with operational requirements and compliance standards (HCIS 2017, GDPR, SAMA Cybersecurity).
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Systems Integration & Validation:
- Oversee integration efforts for seamless communication between security subsystems.
- Optimize system functionality through rigorous testing and validation.
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Technical Leadership & Collaboration:
- Coordinate with stakeholders to align security solutions with regulatory requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical discussions.
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Engineering Execution & Lifecycle:
- Define engineering processes for large-scale security implementations.
- Ensure compliance with operational procedures and regular maintenance of system designs and configurations.
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Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization:
- Lead troubleshooting efforts in case of system failures.
Language Requirements: Candidates must hold an SCE certificate or be registered in the Ministry of Labour portal in specified professions.
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