System Engineering, AI

Thales

. Bring innovation through collaborative and multidisciplinary teams .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Artificial Intelligence, particularly in Natural Language Processing and multimodal Human-Machine Dialog design, while effectively translating user needs into actionable specifications. Exhibits strong leadership and collaborative skills to influence teams and drive strategic decisions in AI development.

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Artificial Intelligence EngineeringNatural Language ProcessingAlgorithm DesignTeam LeadershipUser-Centric Approach

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Hard Skills

Artificial IntelligenceNatural Language ProcessingAlgorithm DesignData Driven AISymbolic AISystems AnalysisMathematicsStatisticsFunctional AnalysisValue Analysis

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborative Team-PlayerCreative Problem-SolvingInfluencingSolution-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreePhD

Industry Keywords

Human-Machine DialogAI TrendsAI NormsAI LawsAI Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bring innovation through collaborative and multidisciplinary teams
Support, develop, and promote the Artificial Intelligence discipline at the highest level of the organisation
Contribute to Thales Artificial Intelligence strategy by developing expertise in an Artificial Intelligence specialty domain
Propose and design Artificial Intelligence functionalities, alternative approaches, and breakthroughs
Work on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Understanding (NLU)
Design multimodal approaches for Human-Machine Dialog, including intention understanding, reasoning, and hybrid AI
Define system capabilities through functional, logical, and value analysis
Describe functions needed to meet real user needs in various scenarios and maximise product value for customers
Translate end-user needs into specifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduated from an Engineering School with a master’s degree; a PhD is a plus
Proven experience in different environments and technologies using Artificial Intelligence
Experience as an Artificial Intelligence engineer or specialist, start-up CTO, or Artificial Intelligence expert
Mentoring ability and willingness to share knowledge
Collaborative team-player orientation
Synthetic and helicopter view of the organisation
Creative, resourceful, structured, and solution-oriented
Ability to influence and guide teams for strategic and technical decisions using an “outside in” approach
User-centric approach and commitment to continuously updating expertise
In-depth knowledge of at least one specialty: Algorithm design, Cooperative Human/Machine dialog, Data Driven AI, Symbolic AI and reasoning, Systems Analysis, or Mathematics and statistics
Ability to discuss with people from different jobs and backgrounds
Outstanding problem-solving skills and passion for solving hard problems
Deep knowledge or influence regarding latest Artificial Intelligence trends and AI norms, laws, and standards
Strong team leadership abilities to influence and guide teams while promoting constructive confrontation and challenging attitudes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Shorter working days on Fridays and during summer
Remote-friendly - 2/3 days a week working from home
Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance, kindergarden)
Personal development opportunities
Opportunities to build talents in another domain of Thales Group and discover new products, customers, and countries
Choice between a technical expertise or a leadership path
International career opportunities within Thales Group
Equal opportunities between women and men
Career mobility across 68 countries