On-Site Integration Engineer

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.

It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

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 Benefits

• Competitive remuneration + Super
• Annualised Performance Review Process
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS for as little as $14.95 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans LeaveNovated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder Wellbeing & Support Partner
• We are proud to be endorsed as a Work180 Employer and recognised as a Family Friendly Employer

Our Team

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.

Your Role

As an On-Site Integration Engineer, you'll play a key role in the successful deployment of Australia's next-generation Air Traffic Management System. Working across a variety of civil and defence sites nationwide, you'll integrate complex software and hardware systems, execute testing and validation activities, and resolve technical challenges to ensure seamless system performance.

This is an opportunity to work on a nationally significant program, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and see your work come to life in operational environments where reliability, performance and precision are critical.

This is a permanent full-time position and involves regular travel across Australia to deploy and integrate subsystems at customer sites.

This hands-on, technical role involves:

• Onsite hardware and software deployment (racks, switches, servers) and troubleshooting
• Automating deployments using Ansible, Jenkins, Python, and CI/CD pipelines
• Validating Thales-developed operating systems and subsystems before handover to validation teams
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (network, cybersecurity, DevOps) to resolve complex issues
• Ensuring compliance with functional, performance, security, and robustness requirements
• Ideal for engineers who enjoy fixing systems, automating workflows, and thriving in dynamic environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and validate Thales operating systems and subsystems on-site
• Ensure seamless integration of 6-8 subsystems into Thales-developed environments
• Conduct integration testing, performance assessments, and security checks
• Resolve Linux/Unix, Windows, and virtualized environment issues
• Use Wireshark, Zabbix, and scripting (Python/Shell) for diagnostics
• Leverage Ansible playbooks, CI/CD pipelines, and Git for efficient deployments
• Automate system administration tasks and test/measurement tools
• Work with hardware teams, validation teams, and remote support to ensure system readiness
• Produce integration test reports, risk assessments, and knowledge-sharing artifacts
• Uphold Thales’ OHSE policies

Your Experience

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

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or relevant experience
• 2 years minimum experience holding similar positions integrating complex software-centric real-time systems

• Ability to understand the structure of and troubleshoot Virtualisation Platforms/Operating Systems - Linux/Unix expertise (VMWare, SNMP, RSYSLOG) and Windows administration
• Scripting (Python, Shell) and automation tools (Ansible, Jenkins).

• Network fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP) and debugging tools
• DevOps and Automation Tools: Ansible, Jenkins, Confluence

• Experience with C++, Java, or Go
• Interest to try AI use cases

• Familiarity AI-driven automation highly regarded
• Problem-solving mindset, you thrive in dynamic, on-site environments

• Strong communication skills to explain technical issues to diverse stakeholders

• Team player to collaborate across global teams with a curious and accountable approach

• Domestic travel is mandatory as part of the role

Australian Defence Roles & Security

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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