System Solution Engineer

Location: Singapore, Singapore Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence.

Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors.

Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress. The Opportunity: As a System Solution Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in bridging commercial strategy and technical design. Working closely with sales, solution architects, and engineering teams, you will evaluate solution architecture, analyze technical requirements, and develop accurate cost models.

You will also focus on the design, integration, and validation of complex technical solutions to ensure solutions meet functional, performance and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer and stakeholder requirements and translate them into system and cost implications Collaborate with architects and engineers to assess scalability, integration, and deployment strategies Prepare total cost of ownership (TCO) models Support bid and proposal teams with cost estimates and work package definitions Engage with customer to explain the efforts for solution costing Develop and maintain technical documentation related to proposals (e.

g., scope statements, input/output specs, interface specs, integration assumptions) Participate in technical review and validation activities as required Collaborate with internal team members/contractors to ensure timely delivery of technical work packages Oversee, execute and implement the awarded Variation Orders by managing the requirements Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems engineering/analyst role Strong analytical and communication skills—able to translate between technical and business audiences Experience preparing cost or effort estimates for technical projects Experience with sub-contractors / vendors management, security projects, complex IT projects or government systems is a plus Exposure to systems engineering frameworks (e.

g., INCOSE ASEP/CSEP) or government IT projects is a plus At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.