Senior Engineer – Software System Integration & Verification | Python, C++, Linux, Networking Protocols, VLAN, Requirements Traceability

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India
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.
Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.
Summary:
Software System Integration and Verification (SSIV) Engineer. System-level integration, verification, and validation activities for customer programs. This role ensures on-time, on-quality delivery while driving defect containment, automation, AI-enabled execution, and continuous improvement. The position serves as a technical focal enabling scalable IVV practices, improving efficiency, and ensuring successful customer releases.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end SSIV execution for customer programs, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
Define and govern software branch strategy, configuration management, and software part number control for generic and customer-specific releases.
Integrate generic and customer-specific software, including bug fixes, approved scope changes, and configuration updates.
Drive system integration, performing hands-on troubleshooting, log analysis, and root cause investigation across HW/SW systems.
Lead defect triage and critical issue resolution in collaboration with development teams; ensure proper classification (SW/HW/config/tooling).
Required Skills:
4–8+ years of experience
Experience in C++/Java Programming
Experience in Python or Selenium
Experience in automation testing (functional & non-functional) and test frameworks, Regression Testing, Requirement traceability matrix.
Experience in system integration, performing hands-on troubleshooting, log analysis, and root cause investigation across HW/SW systems (Software deployment on hardware)
Experience with software development and system software integration, system-level debugging & troubleshooting.
Deep knowledge of Linux/Unix/Android systems Strong knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, VLAN, Ethernet) and databases (e.g., MySQL)
Experience with configuration management, software branching strategies, and release management Expertise in defect management tools (JIRA, ClearQuest) and Agile methodologies
Ability to analyze logs, troubleshoot HW/SW issues, and identify system-level defects.
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.

Work arrangement
Hybrid