Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Job Title: IVVQ Manager Base location: Cheadle / Templecombe We can offer a hybrid approach to office and remote working. We would expect 3 days per week as the standard days on Cheadle site / Templecombe site / other Thales sites. Primary Purpose of the Role: To lead a number of virtual teams, and taking the lead in all aspects of system integration and system testing including reviewing/authorising test specifications, approving/authorising the testing, reporting and investigating defects. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: The list below is not exhaustive nor will individuals be expected to be able to undertake all of them. They are given as a guide as to the expected duties of the grade. Be the principal point of contact with the client, to gain approval of test specifications and to host acceptance testing activities. Authorising the execution of Test Specifications including: Authorising of test plans and test strategy documents Authorising of test specifications, working from system requirements. Authorising the execution of test specifications (according to test plan and project schedule). Appoval of test results Raise/investigate/verify defects Set and agree quality target/standards Escalate issues to the Systems Engineering Manager where necessary Provide status reports to the Systems Engineering Manager Schedule and chair Gate reviews (TRR, TQR and FQR) Accurately collates work progress reports and estimates to complete for all IVVQ work packages. Lead investigations of problems in the field or with the systems IVVQ documentation. Approve, implement and maintain tools relevant to the Systems IVVQ Engineering function. Lead in the assessment of relevant tools. Keep abreast of technical development in IVVQ both within and outside of the company. Lead the production of System IVVQ Engineering estimates at optimum cost. Produce quality metrics to measure the soundness of the System IVVQ Engineering processes under your control. Working with project planners to provide detailed input to specific project programs. Represent System IVVQ Engineering at formal Design Reviews, with particular attention to the reduction of design risks. Lead IVVQ Cost Reviews as part of a Bid team. Expected Competence Level: Skills (underpinning Knowledge) Able to use a range of IT tools. Has a sound ability to use and/or assess System IVVQ Engineering tools. Has knowledge of configuration control. Can define and interpret IVVQ metrics as part of Quality control. A working knowledge of project plans. Has a working knowledge of Engineering Safety Management Experience: The IVVQ Manager is the IVVQ first point of contact for the System Engineering IVVQ process and therefore must take the lead in resolving all issues, problems, questions and conflicts in the entire IVVQ system. This requires frequent handling of new and unusual issues; therefore a proven record of leading a Systems IVVQ Engineering environment is required. The post holder should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the spoken and written word. A good outward appearance, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure are vital. The success of the Systems IVVQ Engineering job family relies on the interaction of its engineers at all levels, therefore good evidence of leading a team is required. Desirable Qualifications and Certification: HND/Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent. Financial / Budgetary Responsibility: The post holder will be expected to deliver designs/projects to an agreed budget. This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK () At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Aug 23, 2025
Full time
Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Job Title: IVVQ Manager Base location: Cheadle / Templecombe We can offer a hybrid approach to office and remote working. We would expect 3 days per week as the standard days on Cheadle site / Templecombe site / other Thales sites. Primary Purpose of the Role: To lead a number of virtual teams, and taking the lead in all aspects of system integration and system testing including reviewing/authorising test specifications, approving/authorising the testing, reporting and investigating defects. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: The list below is not exhaustive nor will individuals be expected to be able to undertake all of them. They are given as a guide as to the expected duties of the grade. Be the principal point of contact with the client, to gain approval of test specifications and to host acceptance testing activities. Authorising the execution of Test Specifications including: Authorising of test plans and test strategy documents Authorising of test specifications, working from system requirements. Authorising the execution of test specifications (according to test plan and project schedule). Appoval of test results Raise/investigate/verify defects Set and agree quality target/standards Escalate issues to the Systems Engineering Manager where necessary Provide status reports to the Systems Engineering Manager Schedule and chair Gate reviews (TRR, TQR and FQR) Accurately collates work progress reports and estimates to complete for all IVVQ work packages. Lead investigations of problems in the field or with the systems IVVQ documentation. Approve, implement and maintain tools relevant to the Systems IVVQ Engineering function. Lead in the assessment of relevant tools. Keep abreast of technical development in IVVQ both within and outside of the company. Lead the production of System IVVQ Engineering estimates at optimum cost. Produce quality metrics to measure the soundness of the System IVVQ Engineering processes under your control. Working with project planners to provide detailed input to specific project programs. Represent System IVVQ Engineering at formal Design Reviews, with particular attention to the reduction of design risks. Lead IVVQ Cost Reviews as part of a Bid team. Expected Competence Level: Skills (underpinning Knowledge) Able to use a range of IT tools. Has a sound ability to use and/or assess System IVVQ Engineering tools. Has knowledge of configuration control. Can define and interpret IVVQ metrics as part of Quality control. A working knowledge of project plans. Has a working knowledge of Engineering Safety Management Experience: The IVVQ Manager is the IVVQ first point of contact for the System Engineering IVVQ process and therefore must take the lead in resolving all issues, problems, questions and conflicts in the entire IVVQ system. This requires frequent handling of new and unusual issues; therefore a proven record of leading a Systems IVVQ Engineering environment is required. The post holder should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the spoken and written word. A good outward appearance, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure are vital. The success of the Systems IVVQ Engineering job family relies on the interaction of its engineers at all levels, therefore good evidence of leading a team is required. Desirable Qualifications and Certification: HND/Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent. Financial / Budgetary Responsibility: The post holder will be expected to deliver designs/projects to an agreed budget. This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK () At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Location: Green Park, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Architect with significant vehicle expertise to deliver the role of Vehicle Systems Architect in support of our Vehicle Optronics and Sensors Group. The role is based in Reading, but may be required to work at other Thales locations. Depending on the specific projects the role may require periods of time to be spent at Customer sites and/or integration facilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: The successful candidate will be a talented Systems Architect with experience of conceptual and detailed design, Integration and delivery, coupled with a proven capability of delivering mission system programmes. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and recommending candidate architectures for the corresponding level (solution or solution element) to satisfy stakeholder expectations according to the standards and re-use policies, the technology roadmap and the business strategy. The candidate will be responsible for establishing the solution architecture by making trade-offs between stakeholder expectations, technical and technological solutions and costs, risks and schedule, document the associated artefacts and approve the resulting lower-level specifications (internal or external). You will be responsible for planning work, using systems thinking to analyse problems, managing, writing and verifying technical requirements, producing technical reports and specifications, performing systems analyses, meeting milestones and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver successful programmes. Typical Tasks include: Applying a systems thinking approach to architecture design for the lifecycle of the product. Ideally using methods similar to those recommended by INCOSE. Deriving and modelling the solution architecture using ARCADIA Architectural Framework, ideally using Model Based System Engineering approaches. Identifying methods to test and validate the architecture. Detailing the design and documenting design decisions and rationale. Developing the system design in accordance with the system architecture and requirements. Perform system modelling using system engineering tools. Manage technical requirements flow-down and implementation from customer to sub-systems. Support development and performing of system verification methods to demonstrate compliance with the customer's needs. Working within the scope of the Company's Processes and the System Engineering Management Plan. Working within the engineering team to accomplish engineering activities to time, budget and quality. Contributing to and writing Engineering Plans, Technical Specifications, interface Documents, Test Plans and Technical Reports. Ensuring that design certification for contract requirements and appropriate legislation, including product safety, is performed correctly. Supporting engineering reviews and prepare associated technical documentation. Skills An understanding of the fundamentals of Systems Engineering methodologies around Design, Verification, Validation, Qualification and Acceptance. Experience deriving system capabilities, functionalities and behaviours, ideally using Model Based Systems Engineering & SysML approaches. Understanding of the different actors involved in projects with the ability to contextualise and change the perspective (political, economic, social, technical, environmental, legal ). Self-motivated and capable of working alone & with teams. Proven experience in product design in an engineering or research environment. Must have good communication skills. Experience producing documentation with clarity and precision. Be prepared to challenge other's views and willing to accept constructive feedback. IBM DOORS or an equivalent requirements management tool. Enterprise Architect / Capella / Rhapsody or similar MBSE tool. MATLAB or an equivalent simulation/modelling tool (Desirable). Knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design (Desirable). Expertise in Lan Systems and Armoured Fighting Vehicle domains (Desirable). Knowledge and experience of open vehicle architectures (Desirable). Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK () In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now! Interested in a CAREER IN THE RAIL transportation sector?
Aug 22, 2025
Full time
Location: Green Park, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Architect with significant vehicle expertise to deliver the role of Vehicle Systems Architect in support of our Vehicle Optronics and Sensors Group. The role is based in Reading, but may be required to work at other Thales locations. Depending on the specific projects the role may require periods of time to be spent at Customer sites and/or integration facilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: The successful candidate will be a talented Systems Architect with experience of conceptual and detailed design, Integration and delivery, coupled with a proven capability of delivering mission system programmes. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and recommending candidate architectures for the corresponding level (solution or solution element) to satisfy stakeholder expectations according to the standards and re-use policies, the technology roadmap and the business strategy. The candidate will be responsible for establishing the solution architecture by making trade-offs between stakeholder expectations, technical and technological solutions and costs, risks and schedule, document the associated artefacts and approve the resulting lower-level specifications (internal or external). You will be responsible for planning work, using systems thinking to analyse problems, managing, writing and verifying technical requirements, producing technical reports and specifications, performing systems analyses, meeting milestones and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver successful programmes. Typical Tasks include: Applying a systems thinking approach to architecture design for the lifecycle of the product. Ideally using methods similar to those recommended by INCOSE. Deriving and modelling the solution architecture using ARCADIA Architectural Framework, ideally using Model Based System Engineering approaches. Identifying methods to test and validate the architecture. Detailing the design and documenting design decisions and rationale. Developing the system design in accordance with the system architecture and requirements. Perform system modelling using system engineering tools. Manage technical requirements flow-down and implementation from customer to sub-systems. Support development and performing of system verification methods to demonstrate compliance with the customer's needs. Working within the scope of the Company's Processes and the System Engineering Management Plan. Working within the engineering team to accomplish engineering activities to time, budget and quality. Contributing to and writing Engineering Plans, Technical Specifications, interface Documents, Test Plans and Technical Reports. Ensuring that design certification for contract requirements and appropriate legislation, including product safety, is performed correctly. Supporting engineering reviews and prepare associated technical documentation. Skills An understanding of the fundamentals of Systems Engineering methodologies around Design, Verification, Validation, Qualification and Acceptance. Experience deriving system capabilities, functionalities and behaviours, ideally using Model Based Systems Engineering & SysML approaches. Understanding of the different actors involved in projects with the ability to contextualise and change the perspective (political, economic, social, technical, environmental, legal ). Self-motivated and capable of working alone & with teams. Proven experience in product design in an engineering or research environment. Must have good communication skills. Experience producing documentation with clarity and precision. Be prepared to challenge other's views and willing to accept constructive feedback. IBM DOORS or an equivalent requirements management tool. Enterprise Architect / Capella / Rhapsody or similar MBSE tool. MATLAB or an equivalent simulation/modelling tool (Desirable). Knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design (Desirable). Expertise in Lan Systems and Armoured Fighting Vehicle domains (Desirable). Knowledge and experience of open vehicle architectures (Desirable). Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK () In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now! Interested in a CAREER IN THE RAIL transportation sector?
Location: Green Park, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Architect with significant vehicle expertise to deliver the role of Vehicle Systems Architect in support of our Vehicle Optronics and Sensors Group. The role is based in Reading, but may be required to work at other Thales locations. Depending on the specific projects the role may require periods of time to be spent at Customer sites and/or integration facilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: The successful candidate will be a talented Systems Architect with experience of conceptual and detailed design, Integration and delivery, coupled with a proven capability of delivering mission system programmes. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and recommending candidate architectures for the corresponding level (solution or solution element) to satisfy stakeholder expectations according to the standards and re-use policies, the technology roadmap and the business strategy. The candidate will be responsible for establishing the solution architecture by making trade-offs between stakeholder expectations, technical and technological solutions and costs, risks and schedule, document the associated artefacts and approve the resulting lower-level specifications (internal or external). You will be responsible for planning work, using systems thinking to analyse problems, managing, writing and verifying technical requirements, producing technical reports and specifications, performing systems analyses, meeting milestones and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver successful programmes. Typical Tasks include: Applying a systems thinking approach to architecture design for the lifecycle of the product. Ideally using methods similar to those recommended by INCOSE. Deriving and modelling the solution architecture using ARCADIA Architectural Framework, ideally using Model Based System Engineering approaches. Identifying methods to test and validate the architecture. Detailing the design and documenting design decisions and rationale. Developing the system design in accordance with the system architecture and requirements. Perform system modelling using system engineering tools. Manage technical requirements flow-down and implementation from customer to sub-systems. Support development and performing of system verification methods to demonstrate compliance with the customer's needs. Working within the scope of the Company's Processes and the System Engineering Management Plan. Working within the engineering team to accomplish engineering activities to time, budget and quality. Contributing to and writing Engineering Plans, Technical Specifications, interface Documents, Test Plans and Technical Reports. Ensuring that design certification for contract requirements and appropriate legislation, including product safety, is performed correctly. Supporting engineering reviews and prepare associated technical documentation. Skills An understanding of the fundamentals of Systems Engineering methodologies around Design, Verification, Validation, Qualification and Acceptance. Experience deriving system capabilities, functionalities and behaviours, ideally using Model Based Systems Engineering & SysML approaches. Understanding of the different actors involved in projects with the ability to contextualise and change the perspective (political, economic, social, technical, environmental, legal ). Self-motivated and capable of working alone & with teams. Proven experience in product design in an engineering or research environment. Must have good communication skills. Experience producing documentation with clarity and precision. Be prepared to challenge other's views and willing to accept constructive feedback. IBM DOORS or an equivalent requirements management tool. Enterprise Architect / Capella / Rhapsody or similar MBSE tool. MATLAB or an equivalent simulation/modelling tool (Desirable). Knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design (Desirable). Expertise in Lan Systems and Armoured Fighting Vehicle domains (Desirable). Knowledge and experience of open vehicle architectures (Desirable). Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK () In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
Location: Green Park, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Architect with significant vehicle expertise to deliver the role of Vehicle Systems Architect in support of our Vehicle Optronics and Sensors Group. The role is based in Reading, but may be required to work at other Thales locations. Depending on the specific projects the role may require periods of time to be spent at Customer sites and/or integration facilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: The successful candidate will be a talented Systems Architect with experience of conceptual and detailed design, Integration and delivery, coupled with a proven capability of delivering mission system programmes. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and recommending candidate architectures for the corresponding level (solution or solution element) to satisfy stakeholder expectations according to the standards and re-use policies, the technology roadmap and the business strategy. The candidate will be responsible for establishing the solution architecture by making trade-offs between stakeholder expectations, technical and technological solutions and costs, risks and schedule, document the associated artefacts and approve the resulting lower-level specifications (internal or external). You will be responsible for planning work, using systems thinking to analyse problems, managing, writing and verifying technical requirements, producing technical reports and specifications, performing systems analyses, meeting milestones and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver successful programmes. Typical Tasks include: Applying a systems thinking approach to architecture design for the lifecycle of the product. Ideally using methods similar to those recommended by INCOSE. Deriving and modelling the solution architecture using ARCADIA Architectural Framework, ideally using Model Based System Engineering approaches. Identifying methods to test and validate the architecture. Detailing the design and documenting design decisions and rationale. Developing the system design in accordance with the system architecture and requirements. Perform system modelling using system engineering tools. Manage technical requirements flow-down and implementation from customer to sub-systems. Support development and performing of system verification methods to demonstrate compliance with the customer's needs. Working within the scope of the Company's Processes and the System Engineering Management Plan. Working within the engineering team to accomplish engineering activities to time, budget and quality. Contributing to and writing Engineering Plans, Technical Specifications, interface Documents, Test Plans and Technical Reports. Ensuring that design certification for contract requirements and appropriate legislation, including product safety, is performed correctly. Supporting engineering reviews and prepare associated technical documentation. Skills An understanding of the fundamentals of Systems Engineering methodologies around Design, Verification, Validation, Qualification and Acceptance. Experience deriving system capabilities, functionalities and behaviours, ideally using Model Based Systems Engineering & SysML approaches. Understanding of the different actors involved in projects with the ability to contextualise and change the perspective (political, economic, social, technical, environmental, legal ). Self-motivated and capable of working alone & with teams. Proven experience in product design in an engineering or research environment. Must have good communication skills. Experience producing documentation with clarity and precision. Be prepared to challenge other's views and willing to accept constructive feedback. IBM DOORS or an equivalent requirements management tool. Enterprise Architect / Capella / Rhapsody or similar MBSE tool. MATLAB or an equivalent simulation/modelling tool (Desirable). Knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design (Desirable). Expertise in Lan Systems and Armoured Fighting Vehicle domains (Desirable). Knowledge and experience of open vehicle architectures (Desirable). Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK () In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space, including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together, we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space industries. Your health and well-being matter, which is why we offer flexibility such as part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or flexible start and finish times. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Integration, Verification, Validation, and Qualification Manager (IVVQM) within Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME). The successful candidate will initially undertake the role within one of the Land, Sea, or Air domains within OME. The primary purpose of this position is to define and implement IVVQ strategies, management, and tasks for large design and development projects across Thales OME. As an IVVQM, you will focus on delivering solutions to customers in our Land, Sea, and Air domains, either on a single project, multiple small projects, or across a product portfolio. You will report to the OME Head of Engineering Delivery or the Engineering Manager on the supported project/program. Responsibilities include: Leading and coordinating all IVVQ activities with the customer Preparing IVVQ plans, work breakdown structures, and schedules Ensuring IVVQ is integrated into project planning from the start Preparing system integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities Defining IVVQ strategies and related requirements Specifying test equipment and methodologies Managing testing at manufacturer sites, customer premises, or external test facilities Leading and supporting trials teams Analyzing results and producing technical reports Reviewing technical artifacts from an IVVQ perspective Leading the IVVQ engineering team to deliver work products on time, within scope and quality Participating in governance reviews and customer meetings Leading evidence collation for system certification The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with experience in leading IVVQ of multidisciplinary projects, a methodical approach, and a focus on customer needs. Knowledge of the defence or regulated industries is advantageous. Aligned with Thales Leadership Behavioural Model, candidates should demonstrate agility, stakeholder engagement, risk management, continuous improvement, and development of others. This role requires SC Clearance. It is advantageous if currently held; otherwise, the candidate must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. For details, visit the UKSV website. Applicants should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years, or at least 3 years with additional checks. Further details are available on the UK government website. Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner, to explore this opportunity. Thales provides careers, not just jobs. We support mobility and flexibility to develop your career globally or within your expertise. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and support neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities. For adjustments or questions, contact Resourcing Ops or the Early Careers Team. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space, including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together, we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space industries. Your health and well-being matter, which is why we offer flexibility such as part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or flexible start and finish times. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Integration, Verification, Validation, and Qualification Manager (IVVQM) within Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME). The successful candidate will initially undertake the role within one of the Land, Sea, or Air domains within OME. The primary purpose of this position is to define and implement IVVQ strategies, management, and tasks for large design and development projects across Thales OME. As an IVVQM, you will focus on delivering solutions to customers in our Land, Sea, and Air domains, either on a single project, multiple small projects, or across a product portfolio. You will report to the OME Head of Engineering Delivery or the Engineering Manager on the supported project/program. Responsibilities include: Leading and coordinating all IVVQ activities with the customer Preparing IVVQ plans, work breakdown structures, and schedules Ensuring IVVQ is integrated into project planning from the start Preparing system integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities Defining IVVQ strategies and related requirements Specifying test equipment and methodologies Managing testing at manufacturer sites, customer premises, or external test facilities Leading and supporting trials teams Analyzing results and producing technical reports Reviewing technical artifacts from an IVVQ perspective Leading the IVVQ engineering team to deliver work products on time, within scope and quality Participating in governance reviews and customer meetings Leading evidence collation for system certification The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with experience in leading IVVQ of multidisciplinary projects, a methodical approach, and a focus on customer needs. Knowledge of the defence or regulated industries is advantageous. Aligned with Thales Leadership Behavioural Model, candidates should demonstrate agility, stakeholder engagement, risk management, continuous improvement, and development of others. This role requires SC Clearance. It is advantageous if currently held; otherwise, the candidate must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. For details, visit the UKSV website. Applicants should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years, or at least 3 years with additional checks. Further details are available on the UK government website. Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner, to explore this opportunity. Thales provides careers, not just jobs. We support mobility and flexibility to develop your career globally or within your expertise. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and support neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities. For adjustments or questions, contact Resourcing Ops or the Early Careers Team. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Location: Glasgow, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. We're Hiring: Optical Test Engineer - Glasgow Thales UK Full-time Defence & Technology Physics & Optics - Monday - Thursday 37 Hours Are you passionate about physics-especially optics and lasers? Do you love turning theory into real-world innovation? At Thales UK, we're on a mission to build a safer, more connected world. And we need bright minds like yours. Join our team in Glasgow as an Optical Test Engineer and work on advanced military-grade products at the cutting edge of technology. What You'll Do Design and support optical test and production setups Validate product improvements and prototypes through experimentation Model, simulate, and analyse optical systems Use tools like interferometers to assess optical components Calibrate optical subassemblies and tooling Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing and quality teams What You'll Bring A strong foundation in physics-especially optics/lasers Practical and experimental skills Curiosity and an eye for detail-you question results and dig deeper Self-driven and collaborative mindset Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) A degree in Physics (BSc Hons or equivalent) Even Better If You Have: ️ Experience with interferometry ️ Knowledge of optical or mechanical engineering ️ Background in optical test design or manufacture Why Thales? At Thales, we believe innovation starts with diverse, curious teams. We support flexible working, continuous learning, and career growth in a truly inclusive culture. Your passion for physics could help shape tomorrow's defence technologies. Ready to put your curiosity to work? Apply now and let's engineer a safer future-together. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now! Interested in a CAREER IN THE RAIL transportation sector?
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
Location: Glasgow, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. We're Hiring: Optical Test Engineer - Glasgow Thales UK Full-time Defence & Technology Physics & Optics - Monday - Thursday 37 Hours Are you passionate about physics-especially optics and lasers? Do you love turning theory into real-world innovation? At Thales UK, we're on a mission to build a safer, more connected world. And we need bright minds like yours. Join our team in Glasgow as an Optical Test Engineer and work on advanced military-grade products at the cutting edge of technology. What You'll Do Design and support optical test and production setups Validate product improvements and prototypes through experimentation Model, simulate, and analyse optical systems Use tools like interferometers to assess optical components Calibrate optical subassemblies and tooling Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing and quality teams What You'll Bring A strong foundation in physics-especially optics/lasers Practical and experimental skills Curiosity and an eye for detail-you question results and dig deeper Self-driven and collaborative mindset Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) A degree in Physics (BSc Hons or equivalent) Even Better If You Have: ️ Experience with interferometry ️ Knowledge of optical or mechanical engineering ️ Background in optical test design or manufacture Why Thales? At Thales, we believe innovation starts with diverse, curious teams. We support flexible working, continuous learning, and career growth in a truly inclusive culture. Your passion for physics could help shape tomorrow's defence technologies. Ready to put your curiosity to work? Apply now and let's engineer a safer future-together. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now! Interested in a CAREER IN THE RAIL transportation sector?
Service Delivery Manager MSET page is loaded Service Delivery Manager MSET Apply remote type Hybrid locations Templecombe time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 14, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id R Location: Templecombe, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Service Delivery Manager MSET Location: Templecombe, hybrid working with 3 days in the office Looking to be part of a dynamic team impacting millions daily for a safer, better world? Join us! We offer full product and project lifecycles, fostering growth and support every step of the way. What the role has to offer Play a pivotal role in improving the availability of Submarine Sonar systems and maximising our customers days at sea Manage multiple contracts and working together with various internal functions (such as Commercial and Finance) to not only delight the customer but also achieve the aims of the organisation Work with a team where your career development and progression will be supported Our Opportunity Many roles at Thales are subject to security restrictions. This position requires SC Clearance, which is advantageous if already held. If not, the successful applicant must obtain and maintain SC Clearance. Candidates need to be eligible for the necessary security clearance due to data classification of UK Secret. Reporting to the UWS Programme Manager, the Service Delivery Manager (SDM) will oversee service contracts including Submarine Sonar Support (2054 Sonar, AJU/AJN, Misc. Comms) within the Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) programme. They will manage Work Packages, ensure KPIs are met, work with the Pillar Lead and teams, engage stakeholders to improve service quality and costs, and support hybrid work from Templecombe, Somerset. Experience in complex military service projects is preferred. The SDM is responsible for planning, executing, and controlling projects, managing scope, resources, budget, and outcomes. Acting as the key customer interface, they translate needs into solutions with internal teams. The role includes project performance reporting and decision-making to ensure customer satisfaction, with support and guidance readily available. The ideal candidate will excel in resource coordination, budget management, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement. You will have customer service experience, handle demanding situations effectively, and manage complex military service projects. Applicants can include experienced service delivery managers, new project managers, or project controllers aiming to advance in service delivery. Building a Future, we can all trust. The Underwater Systems Business Line (UWS BL) specializes in underwater systems, focusing on sonars for submarines, surface vessels, helicopters, and maritime patrol aircraft; mine countermeasures systems; acoustic homing heads for torpedoes; underwater security; and support services. With over 50 years of experience in undersea warfare, UWS is a global leader and key exporter of sonars and related systems for navies. The BL offers a diverse range of products for submarines, surface vessels, mine-countermeasures vessels, unmanned vehicles, and aircraft. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance related annual bonus (VCP) Pension - match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary Life Assurance - 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme) Income Protection - 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years Annual Leave - 201 hours, bank holidays, plus 1 company day Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 1:00pm 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities Access to flexible benefits and discounts - dental insurance, buying & selling annual leave, cycle to work, and many more K eyResponsibilitiesandTasks Assist Pillar Lead with programme reporting and financial analysis Manage out-of-scope contracts and prepare support proposals Use Thales Reporting Portal and business tools for data, Work Breakdown Structures, and quotations Support project planning, execution, and governance compliance Update Primavera schedules and track activities via management plans Identify risks and prepare contract reports Contribute to sales, cash, and margin growth Manage stock, obsolescence, procurement, manufacturing, and repairs Improve Pillar processes and handle Change Management Communicate issues and opportunities across sites to operations teams About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Proven relevant experience in a similar role and/ or degree or equivalent preferably in technical/business field with strong project management skills In-depth project management knowledge, APM preferred Proficient in Oracle, awareness of Primavera, bids, RFQs, and SOWs Experience with defence/military customers and MoD processes Familiarity with Royal Navy Sensor Systems, Integrated Logistic Support, and complex project finance Skilled in risk/opportunity management and improving customer performance Proven leadership in recovering underperforming projects Effective team leader who adapts under pressure and multitasks Builds trust through confident communication and stakeholder collaboration Strong commercial, financial awareness, and proactive customer focus Join our team to spearhead impactful initiatives and foster success in project delivery! Security Clearance Statement - UKEO British (UK Eyes Only British) Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now! Interested in a . click apply for full job details
Aug 19, 2025
Full time
Service Delivery Manager MSET page is loaded Service Delivery Manager MSET Apply remote type Hybrid locations Templecombe time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 14, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id R Location: Templecombe, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Service Delivery Manager MSET Location: Templecombe, hybrid working with 3 days in the office Looking to be part of a dynamic team impacting millions daily for a safer, better world? Join us! We offer full product and project lifecycles, fostering growth and support every step of the way. What the role has to offer Play a pivotal role in improving the availability of Submarine Sonar systems and maximising our customers days at sea Manage multiple contracts and working together with various internal functions (such as Commercial and Finance) to not only delight the customer but also achieve the aims of the organisation Work with a team where your career development and progression will be supported Our Opportunity Many roles at Thales are subject to security restrictions. This position requires SC Clearance, which is advantageous if already held. If not, the successful applicant must obtain and maintain SC Clearance. Candidates need to be eligible for the necessary security clearance due to data classification of UK Secret. Reporting to the UWS Programme Manager, the Service Delivery Manager (SDM) will oversee service contracts including Submarine Sonar Support (2054 Sonar, AJU/AJN, Misc. Comms) within the Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) programme. They will manage Work Packages, ensure KPIs are met, work with the Pillar Lead and teams, engage stakeholders to improve service quality and costs, and support hybrid work from Templecombe, Somerset. Experience in complex military service projects is preferred. The SDM is responsible for planning, executing, and controlling projects, managing scope, resources, budget, and outcomes. Acting as the key customer interface, they translate needs into solutions with internal teams. The role includes project performance reporting and decision-making to ensure customer satisfaction, with support and guidance readily available. The ideal candidate will excel in resource coordination, budget management, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement. You will have customer service experience, handle demanding situations effectively, and manage complex military service projects. Applicants can include experienced service delivery managers, new project managers, or project controllers aiming to advance in service delivery. Building a Future, we can all trust. The Underwater Systems Business Line (UWS BL) specializes in underwater systems, focusing on sonars for submarines, surface vessels, helicopters, and maritime patrol aircraft; mine countermeasures systems; acoustic homing heads for torpedoes; underwater security; and support services. With over 50 years of experience in undersea warfare, UWS is a global leader and key exporter of sonars and related systems for navies. The BL offers a diverse range of products for submarines, surface vessels, mine-countermeasures vessels, unmanned vehicles, and aircraft. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance related annual bonus (VCP) Pension - match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary Life Assurance - 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme) Income Protection - 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years Annual Leave - 201 hours, bank holidays, plus 1 company day Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 1:00pm 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities Access to flexible benefits and discounts - dental insurance, buying & selling annual leave, cycle to work, and many more K eyResponsibilitiesandTasks Assist Pillar Lead with programme reporting and financial analysis Manage out-of-scope contracts and prepare support proposals Use Thales Reporting Portal and business tools for data, Work Breakdown Structures, and quotations Support project planning, execution, and governance compliance Update Primavera schedules and track activities via management plans Identify risks and prepare contract reports Contribute to sales, cash, and margin growth Manage stock, obsolescence, procurement, manufacturing, and repairs Improve Pillar processes and handle Change Management Communicate issues and opportunities across sites to operations teams About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Proven relevant experience in a similar role and/ or degree or equivalent preferably in technical/business field with strong project management skills In-depth project management knowledge, APM preferred Proficient in Oracle, awareness of Primavera, bids, RFQs, and SOWs Experience with defence/military customers and MoD processes Familiarity with Royal Navy Sensor Systems, Integrated Logistic Support, and complex project finance Skilled in risk/opportunity management and improving customer performance Proven leadership in recovering underperforming projects Effective team leader who adapts under pressure and multitasks Builds trust through confident communication and stakeholder collaboration Strong commercial, financial awareness, and proactive customer focus Join our team to spearhead impactful initiatives and foster success in project delivery! Security Clearance Statement - UKEO British (UK Eyes Only British) Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now! Interested in a . click apply for full job details
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Senior Project Manager Location: Based in Glasgow (hybrid working, 3 days a week on site presence and travel requirements are project-dependant - with travel to customer site in Germany) Security clearance requirements:UK Eyes Only. Sole British nationals. Would you like to work for a world-renowned department thatresearch, develop and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer? Do you want to be part of a team of specialists that are designing solutions that make tomorrow possible, today? Then look no further What the role has to offer: We have a great opportunity in Thales Optronics and Missile Electronic (OME), a part of Thales Land and Air Systems for a Senior Project Manager to join the team. This is a really exciting opportunity where you will be working closely with both internal and external customers (based in Germany) with the potential of the role becoming a product management role where you may get the opportunity to build up a portfolio. You will be responsible for a highly complex project or high value portfolio. You will liaise across the project to ensure best practice and that the project management capability strengths and weaknesses are identified and managed. You will also be providing coaching and direct support to less experienced project managers. Opportunity to lead a large and complex defence project Exposure to a cutting-edge, diverse product offering and project portfolio in a growing industry Opportunity to work in an exciting, dynamic and fast moving environment Core Benefits: On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Key Roles and Responsibilities: Deliver the key results andperformance metricsthe projects, including order intake, sales, gross margin and cash. Management of a project team including the direct coaching and provision of assistance to less experienced / less capable project managers. Creation of the initial Project Plan during the bid or "Demand" phase of the lifecycle through requirement capture, work definition, estimating and scheduling that will include all Milestones, activities, resources and any other feature that will require to be delivered. Project Governance(the Gate and Stage Processes) over the bid andproject deliveryactivities to ensure project, technical, procurement and support processes are applied and are effective in controlling risks. Ensure allbusiness planningand reporting is published in accordance with Business directives e.g.Project Managementreviews (PMR),Business OperationsReport (BOR) and On Time Delivery (OTD). Drive Quality, Cost &Delivery performancethrough close working with other functions. Manage all project stakeholders; ensuring strong communications are established and maintained. About You: We are looking for a fully established Senior Project Manager with an extensive track record of delivering successful complex projects in the defence, manufacturing, or heavy engineering sectors. Experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary, multi-site organisation. Fullbusiness lifecycle management, including capture, qualification and developing capture plans and winning strategies. Extensive client andstakeholder management. Comprehensive understanding of generic processes and techniques used to schedule project activities (for example; WBS, OBS, milestones, dependencies, EVM). In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Aug 14, 2025
Full time
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Senior Project Manager Location: Based in Glasgow (hybrid working, 3 days a week on site presence and travel requirements are project-dependant - with travel to customer site in Germany) Security clearance requirements:UK Eyes Only. Sole British nationals. Would you like to work for a world-renowned department thatresearch, develop and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer? Do you want to be part of a team of specialists that are designing solutions that make tomorrow possible, today? Then look no further What the role has to offer: We have a great opportunity in Thales Optronics and Missile Electronic (OME), a part of Thales Land and Air Systems for a Senior Project Manager to join the team. This is a really exciting opportunity where you will be working closely with both internal and external customers (based in Germany) with the potential of the role becoming a product management role where you may get the opportunity to build up a portfolio. You will be responsible for a highly complex project or high value portfolio. You will liaise across the project to ensure best practice and that the project management capability strengths and weaknesses are identified and managed. You will also be providing coaching and direct support to less experienced project managers. Opportunity to lead a large and complex defence project Exposure to a cutting-edge, diverse product offering and project portfolio in a growing industry Opportunity to work in an exciting, dynamic and fast moving environment Core Benefits: On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Key Roles and Responsibilities: Deliver the key results andperformance metricsthe projects, including order intake, sales, gross margin and cash. Management of a project team including the direct coaching and provision of assistance to less experienced / less capable project managers. Creation of the initial Project Plan during the bid or "Demand" phase of the lifecycle through requirement capture, work definition, estimating and scheduling that will include all Milestones, activities, resources and any other feature that will require to be delivered. Project Governance(the Gate and Stage Processes) over the bid andproject deliveryactivities to ensure project, technical, procurement and support processes are applied and are effective in controlling risks. Ensure allbusiness planningand reporting is published in accordance with Business directives e.g.Project Managementreviews (PMR),Business OperationsReport (BOR) and On Time Delivery (OTD). Drive Quality, Cost &Delivery performancethrough close working with other functions. Manage all project stakeholders; ensuring strong communications are established and maintained. About You: We are looking for a fully established Senior Project Manager with an extensive track record of delivering successful complex projects in the defence, manufacturing, or heavy engineering sectors. Experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary, multi-site organisation. Fullbusiness lifecycle management, including capture, qualification and developing capture plans and winning strategies. Extensive client andstakeholder management. Comprehensive understanding of generic processes and techniques used to schedule project activities (for example; WBS, OBS, milestones, dependencies, EVM). In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Location: Remote UK, United Kingdom Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and ambitious to join our Pre-Sales team to work with our Identity and Access management portfolio. In this position, you will be working closely with the Workforce IAM sales team to respond to partner and customer needs for our solutions. The job is half about the soft skills and half about the technical skills; so, you will need to have experience on both sides. Also, you will be working with other IAM Pre-Sales consultants and product management on driving the Thales Workforce IAM portfolio. Identity, Access Management and Cryptography underpin everything that we do and so the more you understand about that, the better. Any experience in the wider field of data protection and cyber security is a big benefit, but not necessarily mandatory. We are more than happy to help you to get familiar with our products and provide you with all the knowledge that you need for your day-to-day work. You will first work closely with our prospects to gather information on their use-case, application environment and data flows to fully understand their needs. Once discovery is complete you will be actively involved in the Proof-of-Concept phase of the sales engagement. Often, we need to provide assistance and advice on configuration or customization to meet the prospects' needs with our very flexible solutions and so you will need to be hands-on. We interface with hundreds of 3rd-party applications and solutions, and you will undoubtedly come across many applications, integrations, features and APIs, which are not familiar. This is both the excitement and the challenge of this position - the role suits someone who is keen to learn and interested in technology; the ability and desire to 'learn something new' will really help. The position is based in the United Kingdom near to London and easy access to the Thales Head Office in Reading. You will need to be mobile as we have customers across the French speaking territories. We expect you would be travelling approximately 50% of the time, but it will vary; some weeks more, some weeks less. The Thales CDI CSP office is in Green Park, Reading. If you think that you are a perfect fit, or even if you think that you are close but will strive to fill the gaps, please do get in touch. We would be very happy to share more details of the company, of the fantastic opportunity and information about the team. We are immensely proud of all three and we would love to find our next star. Experience Fluent in French is a requirement. Experience with Identity Protection, Authentication solutions or other Identity Management and Security products and solutions (Access management, single sign-on, identity federation, etc.) Skilled in presenting to both management (C-level) and technical personnel (developers, IT teams, etc.) with excellent verbal and objection-handling skills Experience authoring product-focused technical documents such as RFIs, RFPs, etc. An understanding of the concept of Cryptography and Security - ideally including several of the following: PKI, digital signatures, certificates, OpenID Connect, SAML, FIDO, SmartCard and SmartCard/FIDO Management systems e.g. Verasec CMS. Awareness of Hardware Security Modules is an advantage Other experiences with Identity & Access Management solutions (trust and assurance, Identity Governance & Administration, Privileged Access Management) are welcome Familiarity with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Remote Access, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Certificate Services, Active Directory Federation Services or other Federation Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft EntraID, Microsoft365, Linux, Docker and Kubernetes Understanding of APIs and the implementation thereof Familiarity with large enterprise organization structures, buyer personas, consumer personas and needs for security technologies (application, data, network security) Understanding of different compliances like GDPR, PCIDSS, PSD2 or eIDAS would be a benefit Hands on experience in technically presenting solutions to small, focused users and large groups Experienced in working with Value Added Distributors or Value-Added Resellers is a nice to have Knowing other languages would be a benefit In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Location: Remote UK, United Kingdom Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and ambitious to join our Pre-Sales team to work with our Identity and Access management portfolio. In this position, you will be working closely with the Workforce IAM sales team to respond to partner and customer needs for our solutions. The job is half about the soft skills and half about the technical skills; so, you will need to have experience on both sides. Also, you will be working with other IAM Pre-Sales consultants and product management on driving the Thales Workforce IAM portfolio. Identity, Access Management and Cryptography underpin everything that we do and so the more you understand about that, the better. Any experience in the wider field of data protection and cyber security is a big benefit, but not necessarily mandatory. We are more than happy to help you to get familiar with our products and provide you with all the knowledge that you need for your day-to-day work. You will first work closely with our prospects to gather information on their use-case, application environment and data flows to fully understand their needs. Once discovery is complete you will be actively involved in the Proof-of-Concept phase of the sales engagement. Often, we need to provide assistance and advice on configuration or customization to meet the prospects' needs with our very flexible solutions and so you will need to be hands-on. We interface with hundreds of 3rd-party applications and solutions, and you will undoubtedly come across many applications, integrations, features and APIs, which are not familiar. This is both the excitement and the challenge of this position - the role suits someone who is keen to learn and interested in technology; the ability and desire to 'learn something new' will really help. The position is based in the United Kingdom near to London and easy access to the Thales Head Office in Reading. You will need to be mobile as we have customers across the French speaking territories. We expect you would be travelling approximately 50% of the time, but it will vary; some weeks more, some weeks less. The Thales CDI CSP office is in Green Park, Reading. If you think that you are a perfect fit, or even if you think that you are close but will strive to fill the gaps, please do get in touch. We would be very happy to share more details of the company, of the fantastic opportunity and information about the team. We are immensely proud of all three and we would love to find our next star. Experience Fluent in French is a requirement. Experience with Identity Protection, Authentication solutions or other Identity Management and Security products and solutions (Access management, single sign-on, identity federation, etc.) Skilled in presenting to both management (C-level) and technical personnel (developers, IT teams, etc.) with excellent verbal and objection-handling skills Experience authoring product-focused technical documents such as RFIs, RFPs, etc. An understanding of the concept of Cryptography and Security - ideally including several of the following: PKI, digital signatures, certificates, OpenID Connect, SAML, FIDO, SmartCard and SmartCard/FIDO Management systems e.g. Verasec CMS. Awareness of Hardware Security Modules is an advantage Other experiences with Identity & Access Management solutions (trust and assurance, Identity Governance & Administration, Privileged Access Management) are welcome Familiarity with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Remote Access, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Certificate Services, Active Directory Federation Services or other Federation Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft EntraID, Microsoft365, Linux, Docker and Kubernetes Understanding of APIs and the implementation thereof Familiarity with large enterprise organization structures, buyer personas, consumer personas and needs for security technologies (application, data, network security) Understanding of different compliances like GDPR, PCIDSS, PSD2 or eIDAS would be a benefit Hands on experience in technically presenting solutions to small, focused users and large groups Experienced in working with Value Added Distributors or Value-Added Resellers is a nice to have Knowing other languages would be a benefit In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world's largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Primary Purpose of the Role: The primary purpose of this position is to work as part of a project team to implement an Integration and Test plan. As an Integration and Test Engineer you will focus on the 'right hand side of the V' to deliver solutions to customers in our Civil and Military domains. Key Interactions: The job-holder will work closely with all members of the Bid/Product/Project team, especially the Integration and Test Manager, Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM), Project Design Authority (PDA), Architect and System Engineers, as well as potentially the customer and end user communities. Key Responsibilities: Support definition of Integration and Test strategy and generation of associated estimates and schedule Propose Integration and Test methods, acceptance criteria and manage their implementation Clear and timely communication of design non-compliances to the team and wider internal/external stakeholders Lead Integration and Test activities either on-site at Crawley or at the customer's premises to deliver the evidence of compliance with requirements Prepare System Integration and Test activities Analyse test results and/or data and produce technical reports Highlight any technical risk associated with the Integration and Test phase to the EDM and PDA, proposing any suitable actions to mitigate and manage Integration and Test risks Liaise with the PDA and Architect to ensure that Integration and Test is in line with the design and is compliant with all requirements Essential Skills & Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in an Integration and Test role on complex system development/integration Good understanding of Integration and Test strategies and philosophies Detailed knowledge of the various system lifecycles. Experience of continuous integration and test activities Experience of formal verification or validation activities Experience of Acceptance Testing for UK Defence suppliers and customers - Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), sell-off against requirements, Verification Cross Reference Index (VCRI) etc. Good technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oral An effective team player who can interface at all levels across the organisation Able to operate successfully in a multi-cultural environment, working effectively with teams distributed across different sites/countries Self-starter, must be able to perform job responsibilities with minimal direction Strong organisational and team working skills Excellent customer relationship skills Use of DOORS, Polarion, JIRA and Vivaldi or other Test Tools Desirable Skills & Experience: Training and/or Simulation domain knowledge and experience Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science subject Special Requirements: Ability to travel in the UK and internationally Security Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC) . It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world's largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Primary Purpose of the Role: The primary purpose of this position is to work as part of a project team to implement an Integration and Test plan. As an Integration and Test Engineer you will focus on the 'right hand side of the V' to deliver solutions to customers in our Civil and Military domains. Key Interactions: The job-holder will work closely with all members of the Bid/Product/Project team, especially the Integration and Test Manager, Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM), Project Design Authority (PDA), Architect and System Engineers, as well as potentially the customer and end user communities. Key Responsibilities: Support definition of Integration and Test strategy and generation of associated estimates and schedule Propose Integration and Test methods, acceptance criteria and manage their implementation Clear and timely communication of design non-compliances to the team and wider internal/external stakeholders Lead Integration and Test activities either on-site at Crawley or at the customer's premises to deliver the evidence of compliance with requirements Prepare System Integration and Test activities Analyse test results and/or data and produce technical reports Highlight any technical risk associated with the Integration and Test phase to the EDM and PDA, proposing any suitable actions to mitigate and manage Integration and Test risks Liaise with the PDA and Architect to ensure that Integration and Test is in line with the design and is compliant with all requirements Essential Skills & Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in an Integration and Test role on complex system development/integration Good understanding of Integration and Test strategies and philosophies Detailed knowledge of the various system lifecycles. Experience of continuous integration and test activities Experience of formal verification or validation activities Experience of Acceptance Testing for UK Defence suppliers and customers - Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), sell-off against requirements, Verification Cross Reference Index (VCRI) etc. Good technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oral An effective team player who can interface at all levels across the organisation Able to operate successfully in a multi-cultural environment, working effectively with teams distributed across different sites/countries Self-starter, must be able to perform job responsibilities with minimal direction Strong organisational and team working skills Excellent customer relationship skills Use of DOORS, Polarion, JIRA and Vivaldi or other Test Tools Desirable Skills & Experience: Training and/or Simulation domain knowledge and experience Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science subject Special Requirements: Ability to travel in the UK and internationally Security Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC) . It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Service Delivery Manager Location: Cheadle (Stockport), hybrid working with 3 days in the office Would you like to work with a portfolio which provides the full range of product and project lifecycles, from development to support that impacts the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer? Do you want to be part of a team that will support your learning, development and progression? Then look no further What the role has to offer Become the single point of contact for the Customer into the Thales organisation. Manage multiple contracts and working together with various internal functions (such as Commercial and Finance) to not only delight the customer but also achieve the aims of the organisation. Work with a team where your career development and progression will be supported. Our Opportunity Reporting to UWS Services Head of Function, we are seeking a Service Delivery Manager (SDM) to oversee the successful project management of various service contracts within the Underwater Services (UWS) Services Portfolio, ideally with experience in complex military service projects. UWS specializes in underwater systems, including sonars for submarines, surface vessels, helicopters, and maritime patrol aircraft, as well as mine countermeasures systems and underwater security. This role supports hybrid working from our Cheadle (Stockport) office. The SDM plays a crucial role in ensuring performance by effectively planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling all project aspects. This position involves taking responsibility for project scope, resources, budget, and overall project outcomes. You will become the main interface with important customers, understanding their needs and requirements. You will then take these and work with internal functions/departments, turn these into solutions and deliverables. Not only that but the role also comes with both internal and external (customer) project performance and reporting responsibilities, where you will be given the delegation to make daily decisions that will affect outcomes and the customer satisfaction. Having said that, help and guidance will always be close by to talk things through or get other perspective. The ideal candidate will excel in coordinating resources, managing budgets, tracking project progress, and engaging with stakeholders. They should possess the ability to assess risks and resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle. You will ideally have customer interface and service/support experience and be able to demonstrate dealing with demanding situations to get successful outcomes. Experience in managing complex projects, particularly in military service contracts, is a key requirement for this role. We welcome applications from current service delivery managers, newly established project managers, and project controllers or assistant project managers ready to advance their careers in a service delivery environment. Many roles at Thales are subject to security restrictions. This position requires SC Clearance, which is advantageous if already held. If not, the successful applicant must obtain and maintain SC Clearance. Join our team to spearhead impactful initiatives and foster success in project delivery! Building a Future, we can all trust. The Underwater Systems Business Line (UWS BL) specializes in underwater systems, focusing on sonars for submarines, surface vessels, helicopters, and maritime patrol aircraft; mine countermeasures systems; acoustic homing heads for torpedoes; underwater security; and support services. With over 50 years of experience in undersea warfare, UWS is a global leader and key exporter of sonars and related systems for navies. The BL offers a diverse range of products for submarines, surface vessels, mine-countermeasures vessels, unmanned vehicles, and aircraft. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and profession growth our offering includes: Comprehensive Benefits and Employee Wellbeing: Prioritizing the health and wellbeing of our employees is fundamental to our operations. Positive Company Culture: We foster a progressive, supportive, inclusive, and transparent work environment, characterized by collaboration and diverse leadership teams. Flexible Working Arrangements: We offer options for flexible and part-time working to better accommodate our employees' needs. Recognition as a Premier Employer: In 2025, we were honoured to be recognized by Glassdoor as one of the top best places to work in the UK. Career Development Opportunities: We are committed to your growth through various training avenues, mentoring, and leadership programs. End-of-Week Flexibility: Our employees enjoy a half-day on Fridays, typically concluding by 1:00 PM. Pension Scheme: We offer a robust pension scheme to help secure your financial future. Generous Annual Leave: Employees receive 28 days of annual leave in addition to statutory bank holidays. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program: Access to an Employee Assistance Program and a mental wellbeing app is available around the clock. Exclusive Employee Discounts: Enjoy shopping discounts on major brands and retailers. Gym Membership Discounts: Benefit from discounts on gym memberships to promote a healthy lifestyle. We believe these offerings reflect our commitment to creating a rewarding and fulfilling workplace for all employees. K eyResponsibilitiesandTasks Own all service aspects per contract scope and ensure project delivery and performance accountability. Manage internal and external project reporting, overseeing performance, timely delivery, quality, and financial controls. Control finances related to resources and materials while providing leadership and guidance to the project team. Manage the project delivery dashboard and metrics, addressing complexities with actionable plans. Ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs, maintaining high customer satisfaction and managing project risks with mitigation plans. Optimize delivery and conduct lessons learned activities as necessary, engaging with multifunctional stakeholders. Manage resources for contract performance, navigate engineering tasks, and advise on commercial aspects while collaborating with procurement. Align with quality requirements and escalate issues appropriately, supporting bids and audits while executing project management tasks. Ensure compliance with H&S requirements and monitor financial targets, maintaining regular communication with stakeholders. Manage customer relationships to ensure contract performance, present project performance to various audiences, and collaborate across functions. Direct and guide team members in daily activities without direct supervisory responsibilities, leading and mentoring the team to achieve project performance and uphold Thales standards. Develop clear, pragmatic service and program delivery plans using project management disciplines. Foster a customer-centric culture and assess business performance against best practices for continual improvement. Review and adjust performance levels to ensure timely quality outcomes and inspire teams in challenging situations. About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Capacity to manage project complexities and diverse customer requirements efficiently. In-depth knowledge of project management principles; APMP qualification preferred. Proficient with resource and schedule planning tools such as Oracle and Primavera. Experienced in bids, RFQs, and SOWs, with a keen ability to identify and address issues early. Experience with defence organizations or military customers is advantageous, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in managing complex projects and finances, including detailed finance reports. . click apply for full job details
Jul 10, 2025
Full time
Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Service Delivery Manager Location: Cheadle (Stockport), hybrid working with 3 days in the office Would you like to work with a portfolio which provides the full range of product and project lifecycles, from development to support that impacts the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer? Do you want to be part of a team that will support your learning, development and progression? Then look no further What the role has to offer Become the single point of contact for the Customer into the Thales organisation. Manage multiple contracts and working together with various internal functions (such as Commercial and Finance) to not only delight the customer but also achieve the aims of the organisation. Work with a team where your career development and progression will be supported. Our Opportunity Reporting to UWS Services Head of Function, we are seeking a Service Delivery Manager (SDM) to oversee the successful project management of various service contracts within the Underwater Services (UWS) Services Portfolio, ideally with experience in complex military service projects. UWS specializes in underwater systems, including sonars for submarines, surface vessels, helicopters, and maritime patrol aircraft, as well as mine countermeasures systems and underwater security. This role supports hybrid working from our Cheadle (Stockport) office. The SDM plays a crucial role in ensuring performance by effectively planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling all project aspects. This position involves taking responsibility for project scope, resources, budget, and overall project outcomes. You will become the main interface with important customers, understanding their needs and requirements. You will then take these and work with internal functions/departments, turn these into solutions and deliverables. Not only that but the role also comes with both internal and external (customer) project performance and reporting responsibilities, where you will be given the delegation to make daily decisions that will affect outcomes and the customer satisfaction. Having said that, help and guidance will always be close by to talk things through or get other perspective. The ideal candidate will excel in coordinating resources, managing budgets, tracking project progress, and engaging with stakeholders. They should possess the ability to assess risks and resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle. You will ideally have customer interface and service/support experience and be able to demonstrate dealing with demanding situations to get successful outcomes. Experience in managing complex projects, particularly in military service contracts, is a key requirement for this role. We welcome applications from current service delivery managers, newly established project managers, and project controllers or assistant project managers ready to advance their careers in a service delivery environment. Many roles at Thales are subject to security restrictions. This position requires SC Clearance, which is advantageous if already held. If not, the successful applicant must obtain and maintain SC Clearance. Join our team to spearhead impactful initiatives and foster success in project delivery! Building a Future, we can all trust. The Underwater Systems Business Line (UWS BL) specializes in underwater systems, focusing on sonars for submarines, surface vessels, helicopters, and maritime patrol aircraft; mine countermeasures systems; acoustic homing heads for torpedoes; underwater security; and support services. With over 50 years of experience in undersea warfare, UWS is a global leader and key exporter of sonars and related systems for navies. The BL offers a diverse range of products for submarines, surface vessels, mine-countermeasures vessels, unmanned vehicles, and aircraft. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and profession growth our offering includes: Comprehensive Benefits and Employee Wellbeing: Prioritizing the health and wellbeing of our employees is fundamental to our operations. Positive Company Culture: We foster a progressive, supportive, inclusive, and transparent work environment, characterized by collaboration and diverse leadership teams. Flexible Working Arrangements: We offer options for flexible and part-time working to better accommodate our employees' needs. Recognition as a Premier Employer: In 2025, we were honoured to be recognized by Glassdoor as one of the top best places to work in the UK. Career Development Opportunities: We are committed to your growth through various training avenues, mentoring, and leadership programs. End-of-Week Flexibility: Our employees enjoy a half-day on Fridays, typically concluding by 1:00 PM. Pension Scheme: We offer a robust pension scheme to help secure your financial future. Generous Annual Leave: Employees receive 28 days of annual leave in addition to statutory bank holidays. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program: Access to an Employee Assistance Program and a mental wellbeing app is available around the clock. Exclusive Employee Discounts: Enjoy shopping discounts on major brands and retailers. Gym Membership Discounts: Benefit from discounts on gym memberships to promote a healthy lifestyle. We believe these offerings reflect our commitment to creating a rewarding and fulfilling workplace for all employees. K eyResponsibilitiesandTasks Own all service aspects per contract scope and ensure project delivery and performance accountability. Manage internal and external project reporting, overseeing performance, timely delivery, quality, and financial controls. Control finances related to resources and materials while providing leadership and guidance to the project team. Manage the project delivery dashboard and metrics, addressing complexities with actionable plans. Ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs, maintaining high customer satisfaction and managing project risks with mitigation plans. Optimize delivery and conduct lessons learned activities as necessary, engaging with multifunctional stakeholders. Manage resources for contract performance, navigate engineering tasks, and advise on commercial aspects while collaborating with procurement. Align with quality requirements and escalate issues appropriately, supporting bids and audits while executing project management tasks. Ensure compliance with H&S requirements and monitor financial targets, maintaining regular communication with stakeholders. Manage customer relationships to ensure contract performance, present project performance to various audiences, and collaborate across functions. Direct and guide team members in daily activities without direct supervisory responsibilities, leading and mentoring the team to achieve project performance and uphold Thales standards. Develop clear, pragmatic service and program delivery plans using project management disciplines. Foster a customer-centric culture and assess business performance against best practices for continual improvement. Review and adjust performance levels to ensure timely quality outcomes and inspire teams in challenging situations. About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Capacity to manage project complexities and diverse customer requirements efficiently. In-depth knowledge of project management principles; APMP qualification preferred. Proficient with resource and schedule planning tools such as Oracle and Primavera. Experienced in bids, RFQs, and SOWs, with a keen ability to identify and address issues early. Experience with defence organizations or military customers is advantageous, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in managing complex projects and finances, including detailed finance reports. . click apply for full job details
Location: Hengelo, Netherlands About he team In the Customer Training team of Thales Netherlands, we have made it our mission to transfer knowledge and skills to our trainees, enabling them to safely and efficiently operate/maintain the Thales combat systems and sensors, allowing them to act at decisive moments. We offer the possibility of working in an exciting and technically challenging domain providing operation and maintenance training to our GM-200MM/c customers. About your future job The Ground Master 200 (GM-200) Multi-Mission Radar is an advanced medium-range radar mounted on a truck, armored vehicle or other semi-permanent location, which allows for rapid deployment, high mobility and adaptability to modern warfare challenges . In the role of Technical Trainer, you will be part of the training team which is responsible for delivering operation and maintenance training to our customers, worldwide. Our training programs focus mainly on different levels of maintainers and can be tailored to fit customer specific requirements. You will work both at our premises and at customer locations. The main tasks are: Deliver training in our Thales Customer Training Centre, or at customer locations as needed. Specify and develop training plan and material, in cooperation with logistic engineers, technical authors, system test engineers and project teams. Act as host for our trainees, together with our Welfare Officer and project team. You'd be a good match if you: Have proven didactic skills and knowledge of teaching methods Are open to international travel (approximately 1-2 trips per year, 2-3 weeks per trip) Have a Bachelor/Master in the technical domain, e.g. Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics Are able to analyze and interpret complex hardware / software specifications and documentation Are excited about coming into contact with other cultures and languages Are fluent in English, written and spoken Are analytical and able to problem-solve. What's in it for you: A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas. Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills. Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe. A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance. You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this. A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs. 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really. LR 08 VKG 55/60 Interested? Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via . Or Apply directly by clicking on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
Location: Hengelo, Netherlands About he team In the Customer Training team of Thales Netherlands, we have made it our mission to transfer knowledge and skills to our trainees, enabling them to safely and efficiently operate/maintain the Thales combat systems and sensors, allowing them to act at decisive moments. We offer the possibility of working in an exciting and technically challenging domain providing operation and maintenance training to our GM-200MM/c customers. About your future job The Ground Master 200 (GM-200) Multi-Mission Radar is an advanced medium-range radar mounted on a truck, armored vehicle or other semi-permanent location, which allows for rapid deployment, high mobility and adaptability to modern warfare challenges . In the role of Technical Trainer, you will be part of the training team which is responsible for delivering operation and maintenance training to our customers, worldwide. Our training programs focus mainly on different levels of maintainers and can be tailored to fit customer specific requirements. You will work both at our premises and at customer locations. The main tasks are: Deliver training in our Thales Customer Training Centre, or at customer locations as needed. Specify and develop training plan and material, in cooperation with logistic engineers, technical authors, system test engineers and project teams. Act as host for our trainees, together with our Welfare Officer and project team. You'd be a good match if you: Have proven didactic skills and knowledge of teaching methods Are open to international travel (approximately 1-2 trips per year, 2-3 weeks per trip) Have a Bachelor/Master in the technical domain, e.g. Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics Are able to analyze and interpret complex hardware / software specifications and documentation Are excited about coming into contact with other cultures and languages Are fluent in English, written and spoken Are analytical and able to problem-solve. What's in it for you: A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas. Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills. Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe. A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance. You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this. A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs. 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really. LR 08 VKG 55/60 Interested? Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via . Or Apply directly by clicking on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.
Sales Manager - Land Communications (Export) Sales Manager - Land Communications (Export) Apply remote type Hybrid or Remote locations Crawley Reading time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. Your health and well-being matter to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Job Title: Sales Manager - Land Communications (Export) Base location: Crawley / Reading, UK Reporting to the Head of Sales, Land Communications and part of the Business Growth function. Missions & Responsibilities • Act as the primary point of contact with export customers and partners (internal and external) for Land Communications, in co-ordination with the portfolio and Key Account Managers. Order Intake • Development, generation and agreement of the Land Communications order intake pipeline. • Management and delivery of the agreed annual order intake budget/target. • Identification, qualification, development and bid of Thales Land Communications products and services into the export military markets. Capture and Bid Management • Become the Capture Lead for captures. • Ensure appropriate Capture Reviews are conducted for each opportunity and capture. • Generate credible and timely Price to Win (PTW) targets to drive competitive pricing. • Ensure capture and bid resource and budget requirements are defined, managed and communicated effectively. • Manage the development and execution of Capture Plans. Marketing • Development and delivery of product/service marketing plans, in co-ordination with the functions. Stakeholder Management • Establish strong, collaborative relationships with the customer and industry partners. Governance and Financial • Ensure Business Winning Governance policies are understood and followed. • Ensure UK Government export Licence requirements are met for all export opportunities. • Support the setting, prioritisation, approval and management of the annual Bids and Proposals (B&P) budget. Decisions Owned & Key Deliverables Decisions Owned: • Prioritisation of opportunities and captures. • Price to Win. Key Deliverables: • Annual order intake budget/target. • Capture plans. Skills & Experience Required Skills: • Interpersonal, Analytical approach, Critical decision making, Collaborative working, Technical understanding, Problem solving, innovative thinking, Leadership and communication, Deal closure. Experience: • Defence marketing and sales, Defence procurement, Capture management, Export markets, Contracts and commercial. KPIs: • Portfolio OI and GMOI (in year and five 5 year plan). This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Sales Manager - Land Communications (Export) Sales Manager - Land Communications (Export) Apply remote type Hybrid or Remote locations Crawley Reading time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. Your health and well-being matter to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Job Title: Sales Manager - Land Communications (Export) Base location: Crawley / Reading, UK Reporting to the Head of Sales, Land Communications and part of the Business Growth function. Missions & Responsibilities • Act as the primary point of contact with export customers and partners (internal and external) for Land Communications, in co-ordination with the portfolio and Key Account Managers. Order Intake • Development, generation and agreement of the Land Communications order intake pipeline. • Management and delivery of the agreed annual order intake budget/target. • Identification, qualification, development and bid of Thales Land Communications products and services into the export military markets. Capture and Bid Management • Become the Capture Lead for captures. • Ensure appropriate Capture Reviews are conducted for each opportunity and capture. • Generate credible and timely Price to Win (PTW) targets to drive competitive pricing. • Ensure capture and bid resource and budget requirements are defined, managed and communicated effectively. • Manage the development and execution of Capture Plans. Marketing • Development and delivery of product/service marketing plans, in co-ordination with the functions. Stakeholder Management • Establish strong, collaborative relationships with the customer and industry partners. Governance and Financial • Ensure Business Winning Governance policies are understood and followed. • Ensure UK Government export Licence requirements are met for all export opportunities. • Support the setting, prioritisation, approval and management of the annual Bids and Proposals (B&P) budget. Decisions Owned & Key Deliverables Decisions Owned: • Prioritisation of opportunities and captures. • Price to Win. Key Deliverables: • Annual order intake budget/target. • Capture plans. Skills & Experience Required Skills: • Interpersonal, Analytical approach, Critical decision making, Collaborative working, Technical understanding, Problem solving, innovative thinking, Leadership and communication, Deal closure. Experience: • Defence marketing and sales, Defence procurement, Capture management, Export markets, Contracts and commercial. KPIs: • Portfolio OI and GMOI (in year and five 5 year plan). This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Location: Reading, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Primary Purpose of the Role: As a member of the Business Analyst team and Applications squad deliver and support application services that are "best in class" to support the needs of the various businesses and functions. To be the primary interface between UKIS and the business in the ERP (Oracle) space. To be the primary link between the tools, the people and the processes in Thales UK. To use industry standard Business Analysis techniques to be able to capture requirements and propose solutions to business issues. Manage key internal stakeholders to ensure and promote collaboration between UKIS and the Thales UK. To be a key member of the Applications squad delivering business improvement through the UniFi applications toolset, primarily Oracle ERP. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Engagement of the Business Analysis team through regular engagement with the relevant E2E (End to End) Process transformation leads and Process convergence leads. Regular engagement with functional subject matter experts and superusers. Be the accountable design authority to ensure tool and process harmonisation in the ERP (Oracle) space. Deliver minor improvements to the ERP (Oracle) on an ongoing basis. Responsible for the integration of third party applications feeding in and out of Oracle ERP. Ensure that Training materials for key business applications are built and maintained. Assisting the development and deployment of run services to ensure applications solutions provide full lifecycle management coverage. Agree and manage functional reporting requirements through the various reporting toolsets used in Thales, ensuring that critical business information is available in a timely and accurate manner. Capture, triage and delivery of Thales UK business IS requirements through process analysis, initial solution design through to delivery. Take part in and/or lead project work as determined in the UKISMP. Undertake proactive business process analysis to identify and promote solutions where business efficiency can be improved. Support the Thales UK businesses to adopt common processes and common toolsets. Provide support to production systems where appropriate. Be an active member of the relevant Applications Agile squad. Taking part in Agile ceremonies such as Scrum, planning, retrospectives etc. Skills Essential Good all round knowledge of applications used in key business functions (PLM, ERP, PMO tools, Reporting Platforms, etc.), principally Oracle EBS. Excellent knowledge of Oracle ERP modules: Supply Chain- modules i.e. Discrete MFG, Process MFG, ENG, INV, BOM, Quality, OM, PO. Projects: i.e. Contracts (OKE), Billing (PJB), Costing (PJC) Customer Services: Depot Repair, Service Contracts (OKS), Installed Base (CSI) Other modules advantageous: Depot Repair, iSupplier, Mobile Established Business Analysis skills to identify business need and determine solutions. Solution design encompassing technology, people and process. Ability to deliver training material, process briefings, requirements capture, etc. to small and large audiences. Implement solutions whether technical and/or process related. Recognise the importance that data and data integrity play in managing a business and the tools that support the process. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Understanding of project management principles and processes. Understanding of Agile methodologies and how these translate to the role. Ability to drive and deliver change management activity. Able to deliver using established Thales project delivery processes. Understanding of how the different business functions interact and to be able to translate these interactions into joined up IS solutions and processes. Excellent skill level in common office tools (MS office suite etc). Desirable Good all round knowledge of business structures and processes. How businesses work and how they use toolsets to promote efficiency. Broad IT Knowledge (IS strategy, infrastructure, architecture, security and service management). Design to implementation methodologies, preferably gained through practical experience. Experience: Essential In depth knowledge of Thales UK businesses, organisation and processes gained through working in operational roles in one or more of the Thales UK Operational SAEs. Knowledge of Chorus 2.0 and the regulatory framework that Thales operates within. Involvement in business transformation activities. Systems implementation experience e.g. PLM, ERP, MES, PM, HR tools. Good technical knowledge of commonly used business applications (Oracle ERP, PLM etc). Project management experience. Values & Behaviours: A self motivated individual who has a genuine desire to deliver value (both short-term and long-term) to the business through a suite of application services, bringing together technology, people and processes in a shared Thales vision. Leadership Behaviours Shape Solutions Out of Complexity. Be Ambitious & Accountable. Perform Through Cooperation. Manage Key Stakeholders. Engage & Develop Teams. Manage Self. Qualifications: Essential None. Desirable Educated to degree level or equivalent. Professional qualification from recognised external body. ITIL Foundation. Member of Institute of Business Analysts. Lean Sigma training. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Location: Reading, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Primary Purpose of the Role: As a member of the Business Analyst team and Applications squad deliver and support application services that are "best in class" to support the needs of the various businesses and functions. To be the primary interface between UKIS and the business in the ERP (Oracle) space. To be the primary link between the tools, the people and the processes in Thales UK. To use industry standard Business Analysis techniques to be able to capture requirements and propose solutions to business issues. Manage key internal stakeholders to ensure and promote collaboration between UKIS and the Thales UK. To be a key member of the Applications squad delivering business improvement through the UniFi applications toolset, primarily Oracle ERP. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Engagement of the Business Analysis team through regular engagement with the relevant E2E (End to End) Process transformation leads and Process convergence leads. Regular engagement with functional subject matter experts and superusers. Be the accountable design authority to ensure tool and process harmonisation in the ERP (Oracle) space. Deliver minor improvements to the ERP (Oracle) on an ongoing basis. Responsible for the integration of third party applications feeding in and out of Oracle ERP. Ensure that Training materials for key business applications are built and maintained. Assisting the development and deployment of run services to ensure applications solutions provide full lifecycle management coverage. Agree and manage functional reporting requirements through the various reporting toolsets used in Thales, ensuring that critical business information is available in a timely and accurate manner. Capture, triage and delivery of Thales UK business IS requirements through process analysis, initial solution design through to delivery. Take part in and/or lead project work as determined in the UKISMP. Undertake proactive business process analysis to identify and promote solutions where business efficiency can be improved. Support the Thales UK businesses to adopt common processes and common toolsets. Provide support to production systems where appropriate. Be an active member of the relevant Applications Agile squad. Taking part in Agile ceremonies such as Scrum, planning, retrospectives etc. Skills Essential Good all round knowledge of applications used in key business functions (PLM, ERP, PMO tools, Reporting Platforms, etc.), principally Oracle EBS. Excellent knowledge of Oracle ERP modules: Supply Chain- modules i.e. Discrete MFG, Process MFG, ENG, INV, BOM, Quality, OM, PO. Projects: i.e. Contracts (OKE), Billing (PJB), Costing (PJC) Customer Services: Depot Repair, Service Contracts (OKS), Installed Base (CSI) Other modules advantageous: Depot Repair, iSupplier, Mobile Established Business Analysis skills to identify business need and determine solutions. Solution design encompassing technology, people and process. Ability to deliver training material, process briefings, requirements capture, etc. to small and large audiences. Implement solutions whether technical and/or process related. Recognise the importance that data and data integrity play in managing a business and the tools that support the process. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Understanding of project management principles and processes. Understanding of Agile methodologies and how these translate to the role. Ability to drive and deliver change management activity. Able to deliver using established Thales project delivery processes. Understanding of how the different business functions interact and to be able to translate these interactions into joined up IS solutions and processes. Excellent skill level in common office tools (MS office suite etc). Desirable Good all round knowledge of business structures and processes. How businesses work and how they use toolsets to promote efficiency. Broad IT Knowledge (IS strategy, infrastructure, architecture, security and service management). Design to implementation methodologies, preferably gained through practical experience. Experience: Essential In depth knowledge of Thales UK businesses, organisation and processes gained through working in operational roles in one or more of the Thales UK Operational SAEs. Knowledge of Chorus 2.0 and the regulatory framework that Thales operates within. Involvement in business transformation activities. Systems implementation experience e.g. PLM, ERP, MES, PM, HR tools. Good technical knowledge of commonly used business applications (Oracle ERP, PLM etc). Project management experience. Values & Behaviours: A self motivated individual who has a genuine desire to deliver value (both short-term and long-term) to the business through a suite of application services, bringing together technology, people and processes in a shared Thales vision. Leadership Behaviours Shape Solutions Out of Complexity. Be Ambitious & Accountable. Perform Through Cooperation. Manage Key Stakeholders. Engage & Develop Teams. Manage Self. Qualifications: Essential None. Desirable Educated to degree level or equivalent. Professional qualification from recognised external body. ITIL Foundation. Member of Institute of Business Analysts. Lean Sigma training. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. 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