Data Analyst This is an exciting opportunity to join our Data & Digital team as a Data Analyst, helping organisations turn data into meaningful insights that drive operational and strategic decision-making. You'll work with a range of stakeholders to understand business challenges, analyse complex data and deliver clear, actionable reporting that supports better outcomes across government, defence and highly regulated environments. Whether your experience has been gained through business intelligence, reporting, analytics or data-focused delivery roles, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while working on impactful projects. If you're passionate about solving problems, uncovering insights and helping organisations make evidence-based decisions, we'd love to hear from you. Day to Day Gather, cleanse, validate and transform data from multiple internal and external sources to support reporting and analysis requirements Create, develop and maintain reports, dashboards and visualisations using Power BI, Tableau or equivalent reporting tools Apply analytical techniques to identify trends, patterns, anomalies and opportunities for improvement. Produce regular and ad hoc analysis to answer business questions and support decision-making Write efficient SQL queries to extract, manipulate, validate and analyse data from structured and semi-structured sources Support the creation and maintenance of performance measures, KPIs and management information reporting Document analytical methodologies, assumptions, calculations, definitions and data sources Present findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Support data quality, governance and information management activities to ensure trusted and reliable reporting Work collaboratively within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams to deliver analytical outputs Assist in identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and analytical capabilities Communicate progress, risks and insights effectively with project teams, stakeholders and clients What's In It For You Work on meaningful data and analytics projects that support critical services and organisations across the UK Develop expertise in data analysis, reporting, visualisation and business intelligence tools Gain hands-on experience working with large and complex datasets across diverse client environments Collaborate with experienced analysts, engineers, architects and business stakeholders Build your technical capabilities across SQL, Power BI, Tableau and modern analytics practices Access mentoring, knowledge sharing and professional development opportunities to support your career growth. Contribute to data-driven solutions that deliver measurable business value and positive outcomes Progress through clearly defined technical and professional development pathways as your experience grows Benefits A global network of expertise and opportunity A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging Flexible working arrangements that support your well-being and potential Investment in your development through training, certifications and access to experienced mentors Opportunities to contribute to communities of practice and internal data and analytics initiatives Exposure to a variety of projects, sectors and analytical challenges Competitive benefits package including pension, holiday allowance and additional perks An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued and encouraged We welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. If you don't meet every requirement listed but believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply. Strong SQL skills, including joins, filtering, aggregation and data validation techniques. Experience creating dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau or equivalent visualisation tools. Advanced Excel skills for analysis, reporting and data manipulation. Experience cleansing, reconciling and validating data from multiple sources. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, root causes and actionable insights. Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience managing assigned tasks, documenting approaches and delivering to agreed deadlines. Current active SC or eligibility for SC Clearance Hybrid working pattern (2-3 days/week) office/client site Manchester base Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Digital and Data National Security & Defense Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Nov 04, 2026
Full time
Data Analyst This is an exciting opportunity to join our Data & Digital team as a Data Analyst, helping organisations turn data into meaningful insights that drive operational and strategic decision-making. You'll work with a range of stakeholders to understand business challenges, analyse complex data and deliver clear, actionable reporting that supports better outcomes across government, defence and highly regulated environments. Whether your experience has been gained through business intelligence, reporting, analytics or data-focused delivery roles, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while working on impactful projects. If you're passionate about solving problems, uncovering insights and helping organisations make evidence-based decisions, we'd love to hear from you. Day to Day Gather, cleanse, validate and transform data from multiple internal and external sources to support reporting and analysis requirements Create, develop and maintain reports, dashboards and visualisations using Power BI, Tableau or equivalent reporting tools Apply analytical techniques to identify trends, patterns, anomalies and opportunities for improvement. Produce regular and ad hoc analysis to answer business questions and support decision-making Write efficient SQL queries to extract, manipulate, validate and analyse data from structured and semi-structured sources Support the creation and maintenance of performance measures, KPIs and management information reporting Document analytical methodologies, assumptions, calculations, definitions and data sources Present findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Support data quality, governance and information management activities to ensure trusted and reliable reporting Work collaboratively within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams to deliver analytical outputs Assist in identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and analytical capabilities Communicate progress, risks and insights effectively with project teams, stakeholders and clients What's In It For You Work on meaningful data and analytics projects that support critical services and organisations across the UK Develop expertise in data analysis, reporting, visualisation and business intelligence tools Gain hands-on experience working with large and complex datasets across diverse client environments Collaborate with experienced analysts, engineers, architects and business stakeholders Build your technical capabilities across SQL, Power BI, Tableau and modern analytics practices Access mentoring, knowledge sharing and professional development opportunities to support your career growth. Contribute to data-driven solutions that deliver measurable business value and positive outcomes Progress through clearly defined technical and professional development pathways as your experience grows Benefits A global network of expertise and opportunity A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging Flexible working arrangements that support your well-being and potential Investment in your development through training, certifications and access to experienced mentors Opportunities to contribute to communities of practice and internal data and analytics initiatives Exposure to a variety of projects, sectors and analytical challenges Competitive benefits package including pension, holiday allowance and additional perks An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued and encouraged We welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. If you don't meet every requirement listed but believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply. Strong SQL skills, including joins, filtering, aggregation and data validation techniques. Experience creating dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau or equivalent visualisation tools. Advanced Excel skills for analysis, reporting and data manipulation. Experience cleansing, reconciling and validating data from multiple sources. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, root causes and actionable insights. Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience managing assigned tasks, documenting approaches and delivering to agreed deadlines. Current active SC or eligibility for SC Clearance Hybrid working pattern (2-3 days/week) office/client site Manchester base Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Digital and Data National Security & Defense Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Our work is organised into two portfolios that guide strategic growth in Secure Communication and Protection. The Land Communications team focuses on tactical radio and electronic countermeasures for UK and global markets. Our Security and Naval Communications team draws on over 100 years of partnership with the Royal Navy, delivering an evolving portfolio of integrated voice and data systems that support resilient, mission-ready communication. We are looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale naval communications programmes for UK and international customers. This is a high-impact role at the forefront of advanced defence technology, combining technical leadership, systems thinking, and programme delivery across the full engineering lifecycle. Location: Crawley, Reading & Fareham The Role: You will play a critical role in defining, developing, and delivering end-to-end systems solutions for naval communications. Working across bids and live programmes, you'll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, shape solution architectures, and ensure successful delivery through all lifecycle phases-from concept through to deployment and in-service support. Key Responsibilities: Lead the definition of technical solutions, from requirements capture through to system architecture and design Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver solutions to cost, schedule, and quality Support bid activities by interpreting customer requirements and shaping robust, competitive solutions Plan, estimate, and deliver engineering work packages aligned to programme objectives Ensure compliance with engineering governance, including Thales Chorus 2 and project Engineering Management Plans Manage technical risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies throughout the lifecycle Own and maintain the system design baseline through to customer acceptance Support integration, verification, validation, qualification, and acceptance (IVVQ) activities Lead technical investigations and resolve system-level and equipment-level issues Review and manage design changes, problem reports, and technical queries Prepare and present key design documentation, including validation and certification artefacts About You: Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex systems programmes Strong background across the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, V&V, acceptance) Experience working within structured governance frameworks and design review milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) Ability to define system and subsystem specifications from high-level requirements Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including customer-facing experience and leading design reviews Knowledge of naval environments and constraints (e.g. shock, vibration, EMC, TEMPEST, safety, cyber, ILS) Experience with naval communications systems, infrastructure, and operational architectures is highly desirable Familiarity with installation, commissioning, and trials in a naval or defence context Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in complex, fast-paced programme environments Why Join Thales? This is an opportunity to lead the design and delivery of mission-critical naval communication systems at scale. You'll work on cutting-edge programmes, influence system architecture decisions, and collaborate with global teams to deliver innovative solutions that operate in some of the most demanding environments. Benefits: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 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 Security Clearance Requirement: 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 UK National 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. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Nov 04, 2026
Full time
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Our work is organised into two portfolios that guide strategic growth in Secure Communication and Protection. The Land Communications team focuses on tactical radio and electronic countermeasures for UK and global markets. Our Security and Naval Communications team draws on over 100 years of partnership with the Royal Navy, delivering an evolving portfolio of integrated voice and data systems that support resilient, mission-ready communication. We are looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale naval communications programmes for UK and international customers. This is a high-impact role at the forefront of advanced defence technology, combining technical leadership, systems thinking, and programme delivery across the full engineering lifecycle. Location: Crawley, Reading & Fareham The Role: You will play a critical role in defining, developing, and delivering end-to-end systems solutions for naval communications. Working across bids and live programmes, you'll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, shape solution architectures, and ensure successful delivery through all lifecycle phases-from concept through to deployment and in-service support. Key Responsibilities: Lead the definition of technical solutions, from requirements capture through to system architecture and design Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver solutions to cost, schedule, and quality Support bid activities by interpreting customer requirements and shaping robust, competitive solutions Plan, estimate, and deliver engineering work packages aligned to programme objectives Ensure compliance with engineering governance, including Thales Chorus 2 and project Engineering Management Plans Manage technical risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies throughout the lifecycle Own and maintain the system design baseline through to customer acceptance Support integration, verification, validation, qualification, and acceptance (IVVQ) activities Lead technical investigations and resolve system-level and equipment-level issues Review and manage design changes, problem reports, and technical queries Prepare and present key design documentation, including validation and certification artefacts About You: Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex systems programmes Strong background across the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, V&V, acceptance) Experience working within structured governance frameworks and design review milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) Ability to define system and subsystem specifications from high-level requirements Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including customer-facing experience and leading design reviews Knowledge of naval environments and constraints (e.g. shock, vibration, EMC, TEMPEST, safety, cyber, ILS) Experience with naval communications systems, infrastructure, and operational architectures is highly desirable Familiarity with installation, commissioning, and trials in a naval or defence context Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in complex, fast-paced programme environments Why Join Thales? This is an opportunity to lead the design and delivery of mission-critical naval communication systems at scale. You'll work on cutting-edge programmes, influence system architecture decisions, and collaborate with global teams to deliver innovative solutions that operate in some of the most demanding environments. Benefits: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 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 Security Clearance Requirement: 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 UK National 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. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
At Tetra Tech, you will work on meaningful projects that help shape resilient, sustainable places across the UK. Joining our Flood Risk and Sustainable Water Management team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and sustainable water management solutions for development, regeneration and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant to take technical ownership of projects, provide trusted advice to clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the continued growth and development of a collaborative and technically strong team. Purpose & Scope of the Role As a Senior or Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will lead and contribute to a varied portfolio of projects involving flood risk assessment, drainage strategies and sustainable water management. You will provide clear, practical and technically robust advice to support due diligence, masterplanning, planning applications, development consent processes and wider environmental and infrastructure projects. Your work will include preparing, reviewing and overseeing Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, surface water management plans, sequential and exception test documentation, flood risk statements and supporting technical reports. You will assess flood risk from fluvial, tidal, surface water, groundwater, sewer and artificial sources, and develop proportionate mitigation and management measures. You will bring sound knowledge of sustainable drainage systems, surface water runoff assessment, discharge rates, climate change allowances, exceedance routing, drainage constraints and water quality considerations. You will also be expected to interpret hydraulic modelling outputs and other flood risk information to inform technical advice, assess development constraints and support the development of deliverable solutions. Working closely with planners, environmental consultants, engineers, architects, project managers and developers, you will help ensure that flood risk and drainage considerations are integrated effectively into project design and decision-making. You will engage directly with clients, local planning authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Boards, water companies and other stakeholders. You will support technical discussions, respond to consultations and queries, attend meetings and workshops, and help shape project strategy. The role will also involve project management, fee proposals, tender submissions, technical leadership, quality assurance and the mentoring and development of junior colleagues. Your Impact in this position You will play a key role in helping clients progress development and infrastructure projects through the planning and assessment process. Your technical advice will support the delivery of safe, sustainable and policy-compliant schemes that appropriately manage flood risk and surface water. Through your project leadership and technical input, you will help improve the quality and consistency of project delivery, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the growth of the Flood Risk and Sustainable Water Management team. You will also support the development of less experienced colleagues by sharing your knowledge, reviewing technical work and providing practical guidance on flood risk assessment, drainage strategy and sustainable water management. Core Capabilities Flood Risk Assessment and Technical Advice Strong experience in preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and related flood risk documentation for planning, environmental and infrastructure projects. You will be able to identify flood risk constraints, assess the suitability of development proposals and recommend proportionate, practical and technically defensible mitigation measures. Drainage and Sustainable Water Management Strong experience and understanding of surface water drainage, sustainable drainage systems, runoff calculations, discharge restrictions, attenuation, exceedance flows, water quality and the wider water environment. You will be able to develop and appraise drainage strategies that respond to site constraints, regulatory requirements, climate change and the principles of sustainable development. Hydraulic Modelling and Flood Risk Data Experience of interpreting hydraulic modelling outputs, flood maps, topographic information, drainage records and other technical data. Experience of using or reviewing outputs from industry-standard software packages, such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM, MicroDrainage or equivalent, would be beneficial. Planning and Environmental Assessment Experience supporting projects through the planning system, including the preparation of technical inputs for planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, Development Consent Orders and other statutory or regulatory submissions. You will understand the relationship between flood risk, drainage, planning policy, environmental constraints and development design. Project Delivery and Quality Assurance Ability to manage and deliver technical workstreams, coordinate inputs from project teams, monitor budgets and programmes, and ensure that project outputs are accurate, proportionate and fit for purpose. You will be comfortable reviewing technical reports and providing constructive feedback to colleagues. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to present technical information clearly to clients, design teams, planning authorities, regulators and other stakeholders, including audiences who may not have a technical background. Teamwork, Mentoring and Professional Growth A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and support the development of junior colleagues. You will contribute to a positive team culture and help share good practice across the business. Commercial Awareness and Business Development Awareness of project budgets, scope management and the commercial requirements of consultancy delivery. You will contribute to fee proposals, tender submissions, client presentations, business development activities and the development of long-term client relationships. Skills, Qualifications & Experience You will have substantial experience in flood risk assessment, drainage, sustainable water management or a related environmental consultancy discipline, preferably gained within a UK planning, development or infrastructure context. You will be expected to have a strong working knowledge of UK flood risk management policy, planning guidance, drainage requirements and the roles and responsibilities of relevant authorities and regulators. Experience of working with the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, planning authorities and water companies would be advantageous. Experience should include the preparation and technical review of Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and supporting planning documentation. You should be able to assess flood risk from multiple sources, understand the implications of climate change and advise on suitable mitigation, drainage and resilience measures. A good understanding of sustainable drainage principles and their application to development proposals is essential. Experience of drainage design, hydraulic modelling, surface water management, flood alleviation, natural flood management or water quality assessment would be beneficial. You will have experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary project team and managing your own workload across several projects. Experience of coordinating technical inputs, supervising junior staff and reviewing work for quality and accuracy is expected. Excellent report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills are essential. You will be confident engaging with clients and external stakeholders, responding to technical queries and explaining complex issues in a clear and proportionate manner. Experience of major development, regeneration, residential, commercial, energy, transport or infrastructure projects would be beneficial. Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment, Development Consent Orders, planning appeals, strategic flood risk assessment or statutory consultation processes would also be advantageous. A degree in a relevant discipline and Chartered or working towards Chartered status with CIWEM or another relevant professional body would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites, client offices and meetings are required. Eligibility for security clearance may be advantageous, depending on the project portfolio. Working Environment This role will ideally be based in Bristol, Leeds, London or Manchester although other UK locations may be considered. Hybrid working is supported, with a balance of home, office and project-based working. Projects will be located across the UK, so occasional travel to client meetings, project sites, planning meetings, site inspections and team meetings will be required. The role may also require flexibility in working hours to support project delivery, stakeholder engagement and key submission deadlines. What We Offer . click apply for full job details
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
At Tetra Tech, you will work on meaningful projects that help shape resilient, sustainable places across the UK. Joining our Flood Risk and Sustainable Water Management team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and sustainable water management solutions for development, regeneration and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant to take technical ownership of projects, provide trusted advice to clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the continued growth and development of a collaborative and technically strong team. Purpose & Scope of the Role As a Senior or Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will lead and contribute to a varied portfolio of projects involving flood risk assessment, drainage strategies and sustainable water management. You will provide clear, practical and technically robust advice to support due diligence, masterplanning, planning applications, development consent processes and wider environmental and infrastructure projects. Your work will include preparing, reviewing and overseeing Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, surface water management plans, sequential and exception test documentation, flood risk statements and supporting technical reports. You will assess flood risk from fluvial, tidal, surface water, groundwater, sewer and artificial sources, and develop proportionate mitigation and management measures. You will bring sound knowledge of sustainable drainage systems, surface water runoff assessment, discharge rates, climate change allowances, exceedance routing, drainage constraints and water quality considerations. You will also be expected to interpret hydraulic modelling outputs and other flood risk information to inform technical advice, assess development constraints and support the development of deliverable solutions. Working closely with planners, environmental consultants, engineers, architects, project managers and developers, you will help ensure that flood risk and drainage considerations are integrated effectively into project design and decision-making. You will engage directly with clients, local planning authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Boards, water companies and other stakeholders. You will support technical discussions, respond to consultations and queries, attend meetings and workshops, and help shape project strategy. The role will also involve project management, fee proposals, tender submissions, technical leadership, quality assurance and the mentoring and development of junior colleagues. Your Impact in this position You will play a key role in helping clients progress development and infrastructure projects through the planning and assessment process. Your technical advice will support the delivery of safe, sustainable and policy-compliant schemes that appropriately manage flood risk and surface water. Through your project leadership and technical input, you will help improve the quality and consistency of project delivery, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the growth of the Flood Risk and Sustainable Water Management team. You will also support the development of less experienced colleagues by sharing your knowledge, reviewing technical work and providing practical guidance on flood risk assessment, drainage strategy and sustainable water management. Core Capabilities Flood Risk Assessment and Technical Advice Strong experience in preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and related flood risk documentation for planning, environmental and infrastructure projects. You will be able to identify flood risk constraints, assess the suitability of development proposals and recommend proportionate, practical and technically defensible mitigation measures. Drainage and Sustainable Water Management Strong experience and understanding of surface water drainage, sustainable drainage systems, runoff calculations, discharge restrictions, attenuation, exceedance flows, water quality and the wider water environment. You will be able to develop and appraise drainage strategies that respond to site constraints, regulatory requirements, climate change and the principles of sustainable development. Hydraulic Modelling and Flood Risk Data Experience of interpreting hydraulic modelling outputs, flood maps, topographic information, drainage records and other technical data. Experience of using or reviewing outputs from industry-standard software packages, such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM, MicroDrainage or equivalent, would be beneficial. Planning and Environmental Assessment Experience supporting projects through the planning system, including the preparation of technical inputs for planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, Development Consent Orders and other statutory or regulatory submissions. You will understand the relationship between flood risk, drainage, planning policy, environmental constraints and development design. Project Delivery and Quality Assurance Ability to manage and deliver technical workstreams, coordinate inputs from project teams, monitor budgets and programmes, and ensure that project outputs are accurate, proportionate and fit for purpose. You will be comfortable reviewing technical reports and providing constructive feedback to colleagues. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to present technical information clearly to clients, design teams, planning authorities, regulators and other stakeholders, including audiences who may not have a technical background. Teamwork, Mentoring and Professional Growth A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and support the development of junior colleagues. You will contribute to a positive team culture and help share good practice across the business. Commercial Awareness and Business Development Awareness of project budgets, scope management and the commercial requirements of consultancy delivery. You will contribute to fee proposals, tender submissions, client presentations, business development activities and the development of long-term client relationships. Skills, Qualifications & Experience You will have substantial experience in flood risk assessment, drainage, sustainable water management or a related environmental consultancy discipline, preferably gained within a UK planning, development or infrastructure context. You will be expected to have a strong working knowledge of UK flood risk management policy, planning guidance, drainage requirements and the roles and responsibilities of relevant authorities and regulators. Experience of working with the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, planning authorities and water companies would be advantageous. Experience should include the preparation and technical review of Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and supporting planning documentation. You should be able to assess flood risk from multiple sources, understand the implications of climate change and advise on suitable mitigation, drainage and resilience measures. A good understanding of sustainable drainage principles and their application to development proposals is essential. Experience of drainage design, hydraulic modelling, surface water management, flood alleviation, natural flood management or water quality assessment would be beneficial. You will have experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary project team and managing your own workload across several projects. Experience of coordinating technical inputs, supervising junior staff and reviewing work for quality and accuracy is expected. Excellent report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills are essential. You will be confident engaging with clients and external stakeholders, responding to technical queries and explaining complex issues in a clear and proportionate manner. Experience of major development, regeneration, residential, commercial, energy, transport or infrastructure projects would be beneficial. Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment, Development Consent Orders, planning appeals, strategic flood risk assessment or statutory consultation processes would also be advantageous. A degree in a relevant discipline and Chartered or working towards Chartered status with CIWEM or another relevant professional body would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites, client offices and meetings are required. Eligibility for security clearance may be advantageous, depending on the project portfolio. Working Environment This role will ideally be based in Bristol, Leeds, London or Manchester although other UK locations may be considered. Hybrid working is supported, with a balance of home, office and project-based working. Projects will be located across the UK, so occasional travel to client meetings, project sites, planning meetings, site inspections and team meetings will be required. The role may also require flexibility in working hours to support project delivery, stakeholder engagement and key submission deadlines. What We Offer . click apply for full job details
Lead Systems Engineer - MBSE Location: Reading Contract: 6 months Pay: Up to£100p/h (Inside IR35) Please note that, due to the nature of the work, you must already hold a high level of UK security clearance. Overview: The MBSE Digital Engineering Expert is responsible for supporting the definition and development of Digital Engineering solutions enabling the adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering across complex aerospace and defence programmes. The role combines strong MBSE and Systems Engineering knowledge with an understanding of digital tools, processes and data integration, translating engineering needs into effective digital solutions, workflows and toolchains. Responsibilities: Capture and analyse MBSE and Systems Engineering user needs and translate them into digital solutions. Define and support MBSE processes, workflows and modelling approaches within the Digital Engineering environment. Design and evaluate MBSE toolchain solutions, including Cameo and/or IBM Rhapsody. Define integration and traceability between models, requirements and other engineering data. Support the definition of the Digital Thread, data and information flows across engineering disciplines. Develop and support proofs-of-concept, pilots and demonstrations of MBSE digital capabilities. Work with engineering stakeholders to validate solutions and support their adoption. Contribute to the definition of standards, guidelines, and governance for MBSE digital solutions Essential Skills and Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, MBSE or Digital Engineering. Experience working with complex engineering programmes Strong knowledge of MBSE, Systems Engineering and SysML Understanding of requirements, architecture, modelling and traceability Desirable Experience Experience within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or other regulated industries. INCOSE or equivalent Systems Engineering / MBSE qualification Experience with DOORS Next / DOORS Classic and/or PLM Knowledge of OSLC, ReqIF and tool integration Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Lead Systems Engineer - MBSE Location: Reading Contract: 6 months Pay: Up to£100p/h (Inside IR35) Please note that, due to the nature of the work, you must already hold a high level of UK security clearance. Overview: The MBSE Digital Engineering Expert is responsible for supporting the definition and development of Digital Engineering solutions enabling the adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering across complex aerospace and defence programmes. The role combines strong MBSE and Systems Engineering knowledge with an understanding of digital tools, processes and data integration, translating engineering needs into effective digital solutions, workflows and toolchains. Responsibilities: Capture and analyse MBSE and Systems Engineering user needs and translate them into digital solutions. Define and support MBSE processes, workflows and modelling approaches within the Digital Engineering environment. Design and evaluate MBSE toolchain solutions, including Cameo and/or IBM Rhapsody. Define integration and traceability between models, requirements and other engineering data. Support the definition of the Digital Thread, data and information flows across engineering disciplines. Develop and support proofs-of-concept, pilots and demonstrations of MBSE digital capabilities. Work with engineering stakeholders to validate solutions and support their adoption. Contribute to the definition of standards, guidelines, and governance for MBSE digital solutions Essential Skills and Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, MBSE or Digital Engineering. Experience working with complex engineering programmes Strong knowledge of MBSE, Systems Engineering and SysML Understanding of requirements, architecture, modelling and traceability Desirable Experience Experience within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or other regulated industries. INCOSE or equivalent Systems Engineering / MBSE qualification Experience with DOORS Next / DOORS Classic and/or PLM Knowledge of OSLC, ReqIF and tool integration Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Job Purpose: Product ownership & management, solution design and support for product specific pre-sales engagements, training and consultancy. The individual will play a key role in the overall success of Becrypt, working closely with the stakeholders across the business including engineering teams, sales, marketing and senior management to evolve and articulate the technical and business value for Becrypts innovative products and solutions. A primary responsibility will be as product owner for one or more of Becrypt's products, working directly with the products engineering team(s), chief architect and internal stakeholders to ensure that the products meet customer and business expectations in the long and short term. The role will also require working directly with customers, partners and internal stakeholders (sales, presales and program managers) to collaboratively design and deliver product-based solutions, supporting integration, evolving the technical relationship and providing training and professional services as required to ensure success, and where required, owning customer and partner relationships. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and be comfortable managing senior stakeholder, technical and end user engagements. They must also be able to travel as needed to attend customer and partner meetings. Principal duties and responsibilities: Provide thought leadership to support development, marketing and sales activities Product Ownership within the Scrum/Agile development team(s) Support business development, technical evaluations, pilots and proof of concepts Respond competitively to technical responses for RFIs/RFPs Deliver customised product demonstrations at customer/partner meetings and calls, and other marketing conferences and seminars Support prospective clients through the sales cycle by providing pre-sales technical support on all aspects of the product's architecture design, integration and operation Escalate and manage technical issues through support and engineering, in order to deliver customer success Engage, train and support Becrypt partners and customers in territory to expand sales coverage and drive market awareness Mutually agreed ad-hoc tasks Skills/Experience: Essential: Successful experience as a Product Manager, Solutions Architect or in a traditional Technical Pre-Sales role within the Cyber Security industry Strong knowledge of cyber security architectural principles such as defence in depth, resilience, and integrated security operations with the ability to apply security principles to systems and enterprise system designs Proficient in MS & Linux operating systems; good understanding of general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking and network security concepts Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively - Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate the best solution or practice Working knowledge of both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography Excellent verbal and written presentation skills Self-starter, able to self-manage and work effectively from a remote office or home Strategic thinker with a positive, can-do attitude. Demonstrable success of using initiative and creativity in the development of solutions for partners and customer Committed to continuous professional self-development Highly Desirable: Experience working for or with HMG, Defence or other CNI sectors (in a technical role) Experience using Cloud platforms, ideally AWS and Azure Experience with Docker and micro-services orchestration technology Knowledge of, or experience with Cross Domain technology Knowledge of, or experience with API's and API Gateways SC/ DV Clearance CISSP accreditation Package & discretionary benefits: 25 days annual leave plus an additional 2 days after 2 years' service 5 days additional holiday purchase available Private medical insurance Heath cashback plan with Healthshield Pension scheme Life cover 4 x salary Season ticket loan Salary exchange benefits (ride2work, pension) Subsidised gym membership Employee referral scheme Role will be subject to an employment screening process and will require security clearance.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Job Purpose: Product ownership & management, solution design and support for product specific pre-sales engagements, training and consultancy. The individual will play a key role in the overall success of Becrypt, working closely with the stakeholders across the business including engineering teams, sales, marketing and senior management to evolve and articulate the technical and business value for Becrypts innovative products and solutions. A primary responsibility will be as product owner for one or more of Becrypt's products, working directly with the products engineering team(s), chief architect and internal stakeholders to ensure that the products meet customer and business expectations in the long and short term. The role will also require working directly with customers, partners and internal stakeholders (sales, presales and program managers) to collaboratively design and deliver product-based solutions, supporting integration, evolving the technical relationship and providing training and professional services as required to ensure success, and where required, owning customer and partner relationships. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and be comfortable managing senior stakeholder, technical and end user engagements. They must also be able to travel as needed to attend customer and partner meetings. Principal duties and responsibilities: Provide thought leadership to support development, marketing and sales activities Product Ownership within the Scrum/Agile development team(s) Support business development, technical evaluations, pilots and proof of concepts Respond competitively to technical responses for RFIs/RFPs Deliver customised product demonstrations at customer/partner meetings and calls, and other marketing conferences and seminars Support prospective clients through the sales cycle by providing pre-sales technical support on all aspects of the product's architecture design, integration and operation Escalate and manage technical issues through support and engineering, in order to deliver customer success Engage, train and support Becrypt partners and customers in territory to expand sales coverage and drive market awareness Mutually agreed ad-hoc tasks Skills/Experience: Essential: Successful experience as a Product Manager, Solutions Architect or in a traditional Technical Pre-Sales role within the Cyber Security industry Strong knowledge of cyber security architectural principles such as defence in depth, resilience, and integrated security operations with the ability to apply security principles to systems and enterprise system designs Proficient in MS & Linux operating systems; good understanding of general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking and network security concepts Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively - Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate the best solution or practice Working knowledge of both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography Excellent verbal and written presentation skills Self-starter, able to self-manage and work effectively from a remote office or home Strategic thinker with a positive, can-do attitude. Demonstrable success of using initiative and creativity in the development of solutions for partners and customer Committed to continuous professional self-development Highly Desirable: Experience working for or with HMG, Defence or other CNI sectors (in a technical role) Experience using Cloud platforms, ideally AWS and Azure Experience with Docker and micro-services orchestration technology Knowledge of, or experience with Cross Domain technology Knowledge of, or experience with API's and API Gateways SC/ DV Clearance CISSP accreditation Package & discretionary benefits: 25 days annual leave plus an additional 2 days after 2 years' service 5 days additional holiday purchase available Private medical insurance Heath cashback plan with Healthshield Pension scheme Life cover 4 x salary Season ticket loan Salary exchange benefits (ride2work, pension) Subsidised gym membership Employee referral scheme Role will be subject to an employment screening process and will require security clearance.
DevOps Engineer As part of our growing Digital & Data community, you'll work alongside experts from across engineering, design, product, data, and delivery to solve complex challenges for our clients and communities. You'll join a growing multidisciplinary team that combine strategic thinking, human-centred design, and modern engineering practices to deliver impactful digital solutions. We are looking for DevOps Engineers who are passionate about building scalable cloud platforms, improving developer experience, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality services faster and more securely. Why Jacobs? At Jacobs, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Through our Culture of Caring, we foster an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, feel valued for their unique perspectives, and have the opportunity to grow and succeed. We know that diverse teams create better solutions. That's why we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where differences are celebrated and every voice is heard. Whether you're returning to work, changing careers, living with a disability, or bringing experience from a different industry, we encourage you to apply. Together, we'll challenge today and reinvent tomorrow. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building, automating and optimising cloud-native platforms and delivery pipelines that underpin critical digital services. - Work within agile, multidisciplinary teams to deliver modern digital services and cloud platforms. - Collaborate closely with clients, architects, developers and technical stakeholders to solve complex business and technical challenges. - Champion DevOps culture and engineering excellence, helping teams adopt modern ways of working and continuous improvement practices. - Design, build and maintain secure, scalable and resilient AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code. - Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed, reliability and quality. - Implement observability, monitoring and alerting solutions that provide meaningful operational insights. - Support cloud adoption, platform modernisation and the migration of legacy workloads. - Coach and enable client teams, helping them develop DevOps capabilities and best practices. - Contribute to our thriving Digital & Data community through knowledge sharing, mentoring and continuous learning. What You'll Bring - Eligible for, or currently holding, SC Security Clearance. - Demonstrable experience delivering DevOps or Platform Engineering solutions within agile environments. - Strong AWS experience, including designing and supporting cloud-native and serverless architectures. - Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or AWS CDK. - Expertise building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and modern source control practices. - Experience deploying and managing containerised applications using Kubernetes, Helm and Docker. Strong understanding of logging, monitoring and observability practices. - Experience designing and implementing secure, resilient and highly available cloud environments. Working knowledge of networking, infrastructure and cloud security principles. - Experience supporting application deployments across Linux and cloud-hosted environments. Scripting and automation experience using Bash, with Python and/or TypeScript advantageous. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience (Nice to have) - Experience working within large-scale enterprise or multi-cluster Kubernetes environments. - Experience with Dynatrace monitoring and observability tooling. - Exposure to government, regulated or security-conscious environments. - Experience mentoring engineers or helping clients mature DevOps capabilities. - A growth mindset and genuine enthusiasm for learning emerging technologies and practices. Our Technology Ecosystem We believe in choosing the right technology for the challenge, while maintaining strong expertise across modern cloud and platform engineering tooling. - AWS, including Lambda, SQS/SNS, API Gateway and CloudWatch - Jenkins, Git, Terraform and AWS CDK - Kubernetes, Helm and Docker - Kibana, Grafana and Dynatrace - Scripting, predominantly bash (Python & TypeScript) Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Digital and Data National Security & Defense Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Oct 31, 2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer As part of our growing Digital & Data community, you'll work alongside experts from across engineering, design, product, data, and delivery to solve complex challenges for our clients and communities. You'll join a growing multidisciplinary team that combine strategic thinking, human-centred design, and modern engineering practices to deliver impactful digital solutions. We are looking for DevOps Engineers who are passionate about building scalable cloud platforms, improving developer experience, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality services faster and more securely. Why Jacobs? At Jacobs, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Through our Culture of Caring, we foster an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, feel valued for their unique perspectives, and have the opportunity to grow and succeed. We know that diverse teams create better solutions. That's why we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where differences are celebrated and every voice is heard. Whether you're returning to work, changing careers, living with a disability, or bringing experience from a different industry, we encourage you to apply. Together, we'll challenge today and reinvent tomorrow. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building, automating and optimising cloud-native platforms and delivery pipelines that underpin critical digital services. - Work within agile, multidisciplinary teams to deliver modern digital services and cloud platforms. - Collaborate closely with clients, architects, developers and technical stakeholders to solve complex business and technical challenges. - Champion DevOps culture and engineering excellence, helping teams adopt modern ways of working and continuous improvement practices. - Design, build and maintain secure, scalable and resilient AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code. - Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed, reliability and quality. - Implement observability, monitoring and alerting solutions that provide meaningful operational insights. - Support cloud adoption, platform modernisation and the migration of legacy workloads. - Coach and enable client teams, helping them develop DevOps capabilities and best practices. - Contribute to our thriving Digital & Data community through knowledge sharing, mentoring and continuous learning. What You'll Bring - Eligible for, or currently holding, SC Security Clearance. - Demonstrable experience delivering DevOps or Platform Engineering solutions within agile environments. - Strong AWS experience, including designing and supporting cloud-native and serverless architectures. - Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or AWS CDK. - Expertise building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and modern source control practices. - Experience deploying and managing containerised applications using Kubernetes, Helm and Docker. Strong understanding of logging, monitoring and observability practices. - Experience designing and implementing secure, resilient and highly available cloud environments. Working knowledge of networking, infrastructure and cloud security principles. - Experience supporting application deployments across Linux and cloud-hosted environments. Scripting and automation experience using Bash, with Python and/or TypeScript advantageous. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience (Nice to have) - Experience working within large-scale enterprise or multi-cluster Kubernetes environments. - Experience with Dynatrace monitoring and observability tooling. - Exposure to government, regulated or security-conscious environments. - Experience mentoring engineers or helping clients mature DevOps capabilities. - A growth mindset and genuine enthusiasm for learning emerging technologies and practices. Our Technology Ecosystem We believe in choosing the right technology for the challenge, while maintaining strong expertise across modern cloud and platform engineering tooling. - AWS, including Lambda, SQS/SNS, API Gateway and CloudWatch - Jenkins, Git, Terraform and AWS CDK - Kubernetes, Helm and Docker - Kibana, Grafana and Dynatrace - Scripting, predominantly bash (Python & TypeScript) Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Digital and Data National Security & Defense Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Weapon System Architect (IAS) Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-timeWould you like to work for a world-renowned department that 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? Do you want to be part of a team of leading specialists that are designing solutions that make tomorrow possible, today? Then look no further What the role has to offer Ability to work with state-of-the-art leading edge technology Developing solutions to complex problems on cutting edge defence equipment to deliver enhanced capabilities Working with a highly skilled, dynamic and forward-thinking team A growing business with great career opportunities Our OpportunityAs a Senior System Engineer, you will be designing state-of-the-art Fire Control and Air Defence Systems that deliver world-class performance to meet our customer's needs. Working within an agile multi-discipline team, responsibilities cover the whole product lifecycle from requirements capture and analysis, evaluating new technologies through to defining the system architecture and behaviour, optimising the design and onto building, testing and verifying that the solution meets the customer's requirements. We are interested to talk to capable candidates from many backgrounds to understand what you can bring to the role. We have recently employed mechanical, electrical and software engineers, as well as physicists and others with prior systems engineering experience. A core capability of a Thales Systems Engineer is the ability to understand the full engineering landscape and different backgrounds can complement this in generating understanding from complexity. Building a Future, we can all trust. Thales Integrated Airspace-protection Systems (IAS) UK designs and manufactures a range of cutting-edge technologies ranging from air surveillance and mission planning systems to missile and space propulsion systems. With sites in Belfast, Templecombe and Thorney Island the company specialises in air defence effectors and their integration with weapon systems into various platforms along with the systems to manage and exploit critical mission planning and air surveillance data. 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 bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 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 Main Responsibilities Capture and translate customer, user and business needs into clear system requirements, use cases and functional definitions Define and develop system architecture, interfaces, behaviours and flow-down requirements, working closely with technical specialists to optimise performance Assess user deployment scenarios and evaluate candidate technologies, including emerging and novel solutions, to inform system design decisions Drive system design maturity through trade studies, analysis, prototyping, integration support and complex fault diagnosis Lead verification and compliance activities, ensuring requirements are met, while maintaining design documentation and mentoring junior team members 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. Ideal Experience & Skills Essential Acquired degree-level qualification in a scientific, engineering or numerate discipline (or equivalent experience), with the ability to obtain and maintain UK SC clearance Demonstrated systems engineering expertise across the full lifecycle, including requirements capture, system architecture, design, integration, testing and verification of complex systems Proven ability to define, manage and decompose requirements into robust system specifications, architectures, interfaces and behaviours using structured engineering methodologies Demonstrated analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of making sound decisions and delivering results in complex environments Proven communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences Acquired knowledge of systems modelling (e.g. UML, SysML), defence architectures, standards and interface protocols, alongside an understanding of relevant safety, security, environmental and regulatory requirements Desirable Acquired knowledge of Air Defence systems, technologies and their operational application Demonstrated ability to perform effectively within multidisciplinary teams, delivering results in pressured and time-sensitive environments Achieved Chartered Engineer status, or demonstrated commitment to working towards professional accreditation Ready to apply your systems engineering expertise to cutting-edge Air Defence and Fire Control solutions? Join Thales and help design, develop and deliver the next generation of mission-critical defence capabilities. Security Clearance Requirement: 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. 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 31, 2026
Full time
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Weapon System Architect (IAS) Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-timeWould you like to work for a world-renowned department that 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? Do you want to be part of a team of leading specialists that are designing solutions that make tomorrow possible, today? Then look no further What the role has to offer Ability to work with state-of-the-art leading edge technology Developing solutions to complex problems on cutting edge defence equipment to deliver enhanced capabilities Working with a highly skilled, dynamic and forward-thinking team A growing business with great career opportunities Our OpportunityAs a Senior System Engineer, you will be designing state-of-the-art Fire Control and Air Defence Systems that deliver world-class performance to meet our customer's needs. Working within an agile multi-discipline team, responsibilities cover the whole product lifecycle from requirements capture and analysis, evaluating new technologies through to defining the system architecture and behaviour, optimising the design and onto building, testing and verifying that the solution meets the customer's requirements. We are interested to talk to capable candidates from many backgrounds to understand what you can bring to the role. We have recently employed mechanical, electrical and software engineers, as well as physicists and others with prior systems engineering experience. A core capability of a Thales Systems Engineer is the ability to understand the full engineering landscape and different backgrounds can complement this in generating understanding from complexity. Building a Future, we can all trust. Thales Integrated Airspace-protection Systems (IAS) UK designs and manufactures a range of cutting-edge technologies ranging from air surveillance and mission planning systems to missile and space propulsion systems. With sites in Belfast, Templecombe and Thorney Island the company specialises in air defence effectors and their integration with weapon systems into various platforms along with the systems to manage and exploit critical mission planning and air surveillance data. 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 bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 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 Main Responsibilities Capture and translate customer, user and business needs into clear system requirements, use cases and functional definitions Define and develop system architecture, interfaces, behaviours and flow-down requirements, working closely with technical specialists to optimise performance Assess user deployment scenarios and evaluate candidate technologies, including emerging and novel solutions, to inform system design decisions Drive system design maturity through trade studies, analysis, prototyping, integration support and complex fault diagnosis Lead verification and compliance activities, ensuring requirements are met, while maintaining design documentation and mentoring junior team members 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. Ideal Experience & Skills Essential Acquired degree-level qualification in a scientific, engineering or numerate discipline (or equivalent experience), with the ability to obtain and maintain UK SC clearance Demonstrated systems engineering expertise across the full lifecycle, including requirements capture, system architecture, design, integration, testing and verification of complex systems Proven ability to define, manage and decompose requirements into robust system specifications, architectures, interfaces and behaviours using structured engineering methodologies Demonstrated analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of making sound decisions and delivering results in complex environments Proven communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences Acquired knowledge of systems modelling (e.g. UML, SysML), defence architectures, standards and interface protocols, alongside an understanding of relevant safety, security, environmental and regulatory requirements Desirable Acquired knowledge of Air Defence systems, technologies and their operational application Demonstrated ability to perform effectively within multidisciplinary teams, delivering results in pressured and time-sensitive environments Achieved Chartered Engineer status, or demonstrated commitment to working towards professional accreditation Ready to apply your systems engineering expertise to cutting-edge Air Defence and Fire Control solutions? Join Thales and help design, develop and deliver the next generation of mission-critical defence capabilities. Security Clearance Requirement: 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. 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Job Description AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE ENGINEER Full Time Bristol Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. Position Summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Aircraft Performance engineer in Bristol supporting our Defence business. As an Aircraft Performance Engineer the candidate will be responsible for the assessment of the Power & Propulsion System (P&PS) in relation to the overall operation and performance of the associated Air Vehicle. This will include the evaluation and confirmation that the P&PS will be safe to operate under the constraints of the Air Vehicle and its environment, plus the assessment of mission and in-flight performance for the Air Vehicle. This role will cover the full life-span of the products, from initial conception and development, through in-service operation to out-of-service. What you will be doing: Aircraft Performance engineers will interface with Customers, Government Agencies and Aircraft Manufacturers in order to represent the interests of the propulsion system at the platform level. Provide Rolls-Royce with a better understanding of the platform requirements and operation. To convey platform operation in something meaningful to the propulsion system (e.g. mission generation / analysis) Will provide Rolls-Royce with independent advice on all aspects of Air Vehicle performance and behaviour for a variety of airframe designs, applications and propulsion system architectures. To perform assessments of future and current platforms to provide a view on the competitiveness of our products and those of competitors. To maintain and develop toolsets, models and data in accordance with the needs of the Project and the Performance function. To demonstrate an ability to continuously improve understanding and practices and share within the business. Who we're looking for: You will be educated to degree level in a STEM subject and/ or have experience in a relevant engineering environment (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical or Controls). Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered. A Degree in Gas Turbines/ Aero Industry would be advantageous Good understanding of aircraft performance fundamentals Good appreciation of how a Gas Turbine works A background in Gas turbine performance would be beneficial. Ability to understand, generate and convey information from numerous sources into a consistent argument. Knowledge of C++, Matlab and Python would be beneficial. Ability to operate at different levels and to deal with different stakeholders and subjects. Regional Benefits: GenerousAnnualLeave Retirement Savings Group Life Assuranceprovides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group Income Protectionprovides anincomein the event thatyou are unable to work due to illness or injury Your Shares: Matchedisa simple wayto own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, you will need to hold a Security Check (SC)clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 30 Oct 2026; 00:10 Posting End Date 13 Nov 2026
Oct 31, 2026
Full time
Job Description AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE ENGINEER Full Time Bristol Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. Position Summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Aircraft Performance engineer in Bristol supporting our Defence business. As an Aircraft Performance Engineer the candidate will be responsible for the assessment of the Power & Propulsion System (P&PS) in relation to the overall operation and performance of the associated Air Vehicle. This will include the evaluation and confirmation that the P&PS will be safe to operate under the constraints of the Air Vehicle and its environment, plus the assessment of mission and in-flight performance for the Air Vehicle. This role will cover the full life-span of the products, from initial conception and development, through in-service operation to out-of-service. What you will be doing: Aircraft Performance engineers will interface with Customers, Government Agencies and Aircraft Manufacturers in order to represent the interests of the propulsion system at the platform level. Provide Rolls-Royce with a better understanding of the platform requirements and operation. To convey platform operation in something meaningful to the propulsion system (e.g. mission generation / analysis) Will provide Rolls-Royce with independent advice on all aspects of Air Vehicle performance and behaviour for a variety of airframe designs, applications and propulsion system architectures. To perform assessments of future and current platforms to provide a view on the competitiveness of our products and those of competitors. To maintain and develop toolsets, models and data in accordance with the needs of the Project and the Performance function. To demonstrate an ability to continuously improve understanding and practices and share within the business. Who we're looking for: You will be educated to degree level in a STEM subject and/ or have experience in a relevant engineering environment (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical or Controls). Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered. A Degree in Gas Turbines/ Aero Industry would be advantageous Good understanding of aircraft performance fundamentals Good appreciation of how a Gas Turbine works A background in Gas turbine performance would be beneficial. Ability to understand, generate and convey information from numerous sources into a consistent argument. Knowledge of C++, Matlab and Python would be beneficial. Ability to operate at different levels and to deal with different stakeholders and subjects. Regional Benefits: GenerousAnnualLeave Retirement Savings Group Life Assuranceprovides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group Income Protectionprovides anincomein the event thatyou are unable to work due to illness or injury Your Shares: Matchedisa simple wayto own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, you will need to hold a Security Check (SC)clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 30 Oct 2026; 00:10 Posting End Date 13 Nov 2026
Location: Belfast, 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. Job Advertisement: Real-time Embedded Software Engineer Are you ready to innovate and make a significant impact in the field of real-time embedded software development? Thales is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge multi-discipline programmes. If you possess the skills and passion for software engineering, we want to hear from you! Overview of Thales Integrated Airspace Surveillance (IAS): Thales IAS provides advanced surveillance solutions designed to ensure the security and safety of airspace. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and robust engineering expertise, our systems offer comprehensive situational awareness, enabling effective and efficient airspace management. Be part of a team that pioneers solutions for critical applications in air traffic control, air defence, and homeland security. Primary Purpose: As a Real-time Embedded Software Engineer at Thales, you will collaborate with a team of Software Engineers on diverse projects, participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle. Your role will focus on designing, developing, and integrating embedded software solutions for high-tech sub-systems and processor-driven boards. With a military application focus, our products range from land vehicle platforms and missiles to advanced training systems. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop real-time embedded software solutions. Integrate and debug solutions on target hardware, addressing hardware/software integration issues. Target multiple real-time platforms (e.g., VxWorks, MicroC/OS, Linux, FreeRTOS) using C and/or C++. Participate in various software lifecycle methodologies. Manage software requirements and traceability using industry best practices. Plan and execute software tests (Unit, Integration, System Level). Develop reusable software solutions. Document all aspects of the software production process according to company standards. Skills and Experience: Essential: Knowledge of embedded real-time development and the hardware/software interface. Understanding of real-time operating system behavior and software requirements analysis. Proficiency in procedural (C) and object-oriented (C++) languages. Understanding of data communications (e.g., 1553, RS422) and networking principles. Practical experience in real-time embedded development, integrating and debugging on target hardware, and using real-time operating systems. Track record in developing C/C++ applications. Awareness of the principles and levels of software testing. Desirable: Knowledge of UML and Agile development methodologies. Experience in Graphical User Interface design and development. Understanding of software configuration control. Ability to undertake roles beyond software development, such as Software Architect or Software Engineering Manager. Practical experience in model-driven software development, using change management and version control systems, and developing under a range of software methodologies. Values & Behaviours: Display innovation and self-motivation. Possess a passion for software engineering and a willingness to stay current with industry developments. Work efficiently both within a team and individually. Demonstrate dedication and determination in task completion. Qualifications: Essential: A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or a computing-related subject, or an alternative qualification with relevant experience. Desirable: A degree in Micro Electronics & Computing/Software Engineering. Why Thales? Join us and be part of an innovative engineering team that constantly strives to make advancements in real-time embedded software for military applications. At Thales, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive environment. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career with Thales! Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who 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. 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!
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Location: Belfast, 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. Job Advertisement: Real-time Embedded Software Engineer Are you ready to innovate and make a significant impact in the field of real-time embedded software development? Thales is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge multi-discipline programmes. If you possess the skills and passion for software engineering, we want to hear from you! Overview of Thales Integrated Airspace Surveillance (IAS): Thales IAS provides advanced surveillance solutions designed to ensure the security and safety of airspace. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and robust engineering expertise, our systems offer comprehensive situational awareness, enabling effective and efficient airspace management. Be part of a team that pioneers solutions for critical applications in air traffic control, air defence, and homeland security. Primary Purpose: As a Real-time Embedded Software Engineer at Thales, you will collaborate with a team of Software Engineers on diverse projects, participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle. Your role will focus on designing, developing, and integrating embedded software solutions for high-tech sub-systems and processor-driven boards. With a military application focus, our products range from land vehicle platforms and missiles to advanced training systems. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop real-time embedded software solutions. Integrate and debug solutions on target hardware, addressing hardware/software integration issues. Target multiple real-time platforms (e.g., VxWorks, MicroC/OS, Linux, FreeRTOS) using C and/or C++. Participate in various software lifecycle methodologies. Manage software requirements and traceability using industry best practices. Plan and execute software tests (Unit, Integration, System Level). Develop reusable software solutions. Document all aspects of the software production process according to company standards. Skills and Experience: Essential: Knowledge of embedded real-time development and the hardware/software interface. Understanding of real-time operating system behavior and software requirements analysis. Proficiency in procedural (C) and object-oriented (C++) languages. Understanding of data communications (e.g., 1553, RS422) and networking principles. Practical experience in real-time embedded development, integrating and debugging on target hardware, and using real-time operating systems. Track record in developing C/C++ applications. Awareness of the principles and levels of software testing. Desirable: Knowledge of UML and Agile development methodologies. Experience in Graphical User Interface design and development. Understanding of software configuration control. Ability to undertake roles beyond software development, such as Software Architect or Software Engineering Manager. Practical experience in model-driven software development, using change management and version control systems, and developing under a range of software methodologies. Values & Behaviours: Display innovation and self-motivation. Possess a passion for software engineering and a willingness to stay current with industry developments. Work efficiently both within a team and individually. Demonstrate dedication and determination in task completion. Qualifications: Essential: A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or a computing-related subject, or an alternative qualification with relevant experience. Desirable: A degree in Micro Electronics & Computing/Software Engineering. Why Thales? Join us and be part of an innovative engineering team that constantly strives to make advancements in real-time embedded software for military applications. At Thales, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive environment. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career with Thales! Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who 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. 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: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 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. Join Thales as a Machine Technician - Be Part of Innovation in Manufacturing! POSITION: Manufacturing Technician DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing LOCATION: Belfast Our Opportunity As a CNC Machinist, you will support lead the manufacture and inspection of high precision components, sub-assemblies, tooling and fixtures in a total quality team environment in order to meet production schedules and requirements. About You As a Machine Technician, you will ideally have served an apprenticeship as a turner or skilled machinist and with proven post apprenticeship experience with mill/turn or multi-axis being advantageous. To be successful in this role, you will already have the ability to understand information given on technical drawings and apply that information in the programming and in the operation of CNC machine tools. Key Duties Responsible for the set-up and operation of major plant equipment within a high volume production environment i.e. C.N.C. machine tools in order to manufacture high precision missile components, Tooling, Gauging, Jig and fixture details and R&D hardware. Shop Floor programming using M.D.I. and G codes to produce C.N.C. programmes for the manufacture of R&D hardware and Tooling and to edit C.N.C. part programmes during prove out and production runs and to ensure any changes are fed back to manufacturing engineering to maintain traceability. Responsible for the step by step prove out of program by diagnosing errors therein to prevent damage to plant equipment and ensure correct manufacture of components. Responsible for recording data on statistical process control (S.P.C.) data base units or control charts. Monitoring and analysing such data to resolve problems in controlling the machining process. Responsible for calibration/plausibility checks on post process gauging (P.P.G) to assure correct part measurements. Responsible for the quality of machine components to drawing specification and quality standards, using meteorology equipment and to ensure equipment is within calibration requirements. Accountable for own productivity and quality and the recording any necessary quality defect data on factory management system (F.M.S.) to facilitate traceability. Responsible for progressing finished components to other work groups by actively participating in materials handling and processing correct progress data on the factory management system (F.M.S.) Responsible for identifying any errors found within process sheets and measurement plans and to ensure any such errors are reported to M.E. for correction. Responsibility to work in a continuous improvement environment to achieve maintain and improve product quality and to strive to reduce machining cycle times, lead time and production costs. Detailed training of other employees and apprentices in the most effective methods of performing tasks & duties. Why Thales? By joining us, you become part of a global powerhouse at the forefront of aerospace, defence, and security technologies. We offer you: A supportive, inclusive workplace where your contributions make a difference. Opportunities to develop your skills with expert training and clear career pathways. The chance to work on impactful projects that protect and connect communities worldwide. A company culture grounded in innovation, collaboration, and respect. What we can offer 4 day working week Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Progression and Development Opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers You will be supported by an additional ongoing training program over 2-3 years on steadily larger and more complex jobs to meet the manufacturing and quality requirements in line with the total quality concept. Please note current working hours are due to change and any successful applicants must be open to future shift patterns. 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. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 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. Join Thales as a Machine Technician - Be Part of Innovation in Manufacturing! POSITION: Manufacturing Technician DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing LOCATION: Belfast Our Opportunity As a CNC Machinist, you will support lead the manufacture and inspection of high precision components, sub-assemblies, tooling and fixtures in a total quality team environment in order to meet production schedules and requirements. About You As a Machine Technician, you will ideally have served an apprenticeship as a turner or skilled machinist and with proven post apprenticeship experience with mill/turn or multi-axis being advantageous. To be successful in this role, you will already have the ability to understand information given on technical drawings and apply that information in the programming and in the operation of CNC machine tools. Key Duties Responsible for the set-up and operation of major plant equipment within a high volume production environment i.e. C.N.C. machine tools in order to manufacture high precision missile components, Tooling, Gauging, Jig and fixture details and R&D hardware. Shop Floor programming using M.D.I. and G codes to produce C.N.C. programmes for the manufacture of R&D hardware and Tooling and to edit C.N.C. part programmes during prove out and production runs and to ensure any changes are fed back to manufacturing engineering to maintain traceability. Responsible for the step by step prove out of program by diagnosing errors therein to prevent damage to plant equipment and ensure correct manufacture of components. Responsible for recording data on statistical process control (S.P.C.) data base units or control charts. Monitoring and analysing such data to resolve problems in controlling the machining process. Responsible for calibration/plausibility checks on post process gauging (P.P.G) to assure correct part measurements. Responsible for the quality of machine components to drawing specification and quality standards, using meteorology equipment and to ensure equipment is within calibration requirements. Accountable for own productivity and quality and the recording any necessary quality defect data on factory management system (F.M.S.) to facilitate traceability. Responsible for progressing finished components to other work groups by actively participating in materials handling and processing correct progress data on the factory management system (F.M.S.) Responsible for identifying any errors found within process sheets and measurement plans and to ensure any such errors are reported to M.E. for correction. Responsibility to work in a continuous improvement environment to achieve maintain and improve product quality and to strive to reduce machining cycle times, lead time and production costs. Detailed training of other employees and apprentices in the most effective methods of performing tasks & duties. Why Thales? By joining us, you become part of a global powerhouse at the forefront of aerospace, defence, and security technologies. We offer you: A supportive, inclusive workplace where your contributions make a difference. Opportunities to develop your skills with expert training and clear career pathways. The chance to work on impactful projects that protect and connect communities worldwide. A company culture grounded in innovation, collaboration, and respect. What we can offer 4 day working week Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Progression and Development Opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers You will be supported by an additional ongoing training program over 2-3 years on steadily larger and more complex jobs to meet the manufacturing and quality requirements in line with the total quality concept. Please note current working hours are due to change and any successful applicants must be open to future shift patterns. 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. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-time Join Thales as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and take the lead in delivering cutting-edge defence technologies, combining technical excellence, leadership and innovation to help protect and defend what matters most. What the role has to offer Shape the Future of Defence Engineering - work on complex Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering first principles to develop innovative solutions that directly contribute to national and international security Lead, Influence and Mentor - play a pivotal leadership role within a large Mechanical Design team, driving engineering best practice, influencing technical direction and developing the next generation of engineering talent Thrive in a Growing Business with Outstanding Flexibility - join a business experiencing significant growth, with hybrid working, a half-day finish every Friday, performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your career and wellbeing Our Opportunity We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of advanced defence technologies across our Integrated Airspace Systems portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll deliver innovative mechanical solutions for Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges and drive successful programme outcomes. As a senior technical leader, you'll champion engineering best practice, influence key design decisions and mentor engineers across the team, helping to build capability as our business continues to grow. The ideal candidate will bring extensive mechanical design and hardware development experience, strong technical credibility and a proven ability to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions while leading and inspiring others. Building a Future, we can all trust. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. 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 bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 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 Responsibilities and Tasks Lead Mechanical Design & Development - Deliver detailed mechanical designs and engineering solutions for new and existing products, applying engineering first principles and utilising appropriate CAE tools, analyses, simulations, prototypes and testing methods Drive Technical Excellence & Decision Making - Analyse complex mechanical engineering challenges, evaluate options, and propose justified technical, technological and methodological solutions aligned with approved architectures, performance requirements and customer needs Manage Product Definition & Documentation - Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including technical drawings to BS 8888 standards, product specifications, development plans, data packs and configuration-controlled design records Support Product Lifecycle & Change Management - Lead engineering change activities, ensuring the integrity of Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing data, product configurations and associated engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle Collaborate Across Functions to Deliver Manufacturable Solutions - Work closely with engineering, production, procurement and other stakeholders to develop robust, cost-effective and manufacturable design solutions that meet quality, cost and schedule objectives Plan, Monitor & Improve Engineering Delivery - Organise and oversee mechanical engineering activities, monitoring technical progress, compliance with target costs and lead times, and driving continuous improvement in engineering quality, performance and delivery Provide Technical Leadership & Mentoring - Mentor, guide and support engineers within the team, promoting best practice, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional development 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. Acquired a degree (or equivalent qualification) in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering Proven proficiency in 3D CAD design, particularly Creo and/or CATIA, with extensive experience producing detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings to BS 8888 standards, including the application of GD&T principles Demonstrated experience using PLM systems (such as Windchill), managing product structures, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering change processes whilst maintaining configuration and process integrity Proven ability to apply Design for Manufacture (DfM), DFX methodologies and continuous improvement principles to develop cost-effective, robust and manufacturable design solutions Demonstrated experience applying international and industry standards, with knowledge of Defence Standards and environmental testing methodologies to support product verification and validation activities Proven capability in solving complex engineering problems, making sound technical decisions and utilising analysis, simulation and CAE tools (e.g. Ansys, Creo Simulate, SolidWorks Simulate) to support design development Demonstrated success working within multidisciplinary project and product teams, managing multiple priorities and delivering engineering outputs against programme milestones, cost targets and schedules Proven ability to lead projects, teams and technical activities, including planning, monitoring and reporting progress to ensure successful delivery of engineering objectives Demonstrated strong communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams Proven commitment to developing others through mentoring, coaching and technical leadership, fostering capability growth and engineering best practice across the team If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader ready to make an impact on some of the world's most advanced defence programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a future we can all trust! Security Clearance Requirement: 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. 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-time Join Thales as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and take the lead in delivering cutting-edge defence technologies, combining technical excellence, leadership and innovation to help protect and defend what matters most. What the role has to offer Shape the Future of Defence Engineering - work on complex Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering first principles to develop innovative solutions that directly contribute to national and international security Lead, Influence and Mentor - play a pivotal leadership role within a large Mechanical Design team, driving engineering best practice, influencing technical direction and developing the next generation of engineering talent Thrive in a Growing Business with Outstanding Flexibility - join a business experiencing significant growth, with hybrid working, a half-day finish every Friday, performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your career and wellbeing Our Opportunity We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of advanced defence technologies across our Integrated Airspace Systems portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll deliver innovative mechanical solutions for Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges and drive successful programme outcomes. As a senior technical leader, you'll champion engineering best practice, influence key design decisions and mentor engineers across the team, helping to build capability as our business continues to grow. The ideal candidate will bring extensive mechanical design and hardware development experience, strong technical credibility and a proven ability to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions while leading and inspiring others. Building a Future, we can all trust. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. 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 bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 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 Responsibilities and Tasks Lead Mechanical Design & Development - Deliver detailed mechanical designs and engineering solutions for new and existing products, applying engineering first principles and utilising appropriate CAE tools, analyses, simulations, prototypes and testing methods Drive Technical Excellence & Decision Making - Analyse complex mechanical engineering challenges, evaluate options, and propose justified technical, technological and methodological solutions aligned with approved architectures, performance requirements and customer needs Manage Product Definition & Documentation - Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including technical drawings to BS 8888 standards, product specifications, development plans, data packs and configuration-controlled design records Support Product Lifecycle & Change Management - Lead engineering change activities, ensuring the integrity of Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing data, product configurations and associated engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle Collaborate Across Functions to Deliver Manufacturable Solutions - Work closely with engineering, production, procurement and other stakeholders to develop robust, cost-effective and manufacturable design solutions that meet quality, cost and schedule objectives Plan, Monitor & Improve Engineering Delivery - Organise and oversee mechanical engineering activities, monitoring technical progress, compliance with target costs and lead times, and driving continuous improvement in engineering quality, performance and delivery Provide Technical Leadership & Mentoring - Mentor, guide and support engineers within the team, promoting best practice, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional development 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. Acquired a degree (or equivalent qualification) in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering Proven proficiency in 3D CAD design, particularly Creo and/or CATIA, with extensive experience producing detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings to BS 8888 standards, including the application of GD&T principles Demonstrated experience using PLM systems (such as Windchill), managing product structures, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering change processes whilst maintaining configuration and process integrity Proven ability to apply Design for Manufacture (DfM), DFX methodologies and continuous improvement principles to develop cost-effective, robust and manufacturable design solutions Demonstrated experience applying international and industry standards, with knowledge of Defence Standards and environmental testing methodologies to support product verification and validation activities Proven capability in solving complex engineering problems, making sound technical decisions and utilising analysis, simulation and CAE tools (e.g. Ansys, Creo Simulate, SolidWorks Simulate) to support design development Demonstrated success working within multidisciplinary project and product teams, managing multiple priorities and delivering engineering outputs against programme milestones, cost targets and schedules Proven ability to lead projects, teams and technical activities, including planning, monitoring and reporting progress to ensure successful delivery of engineering objectives Demonstrated strong communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams Proven commitment to developing others through mentoring, coaching and technical leadership, fostering capability growth and engineering best practice across the team If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader ready to make an impact on some of the world's most advanced defence programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a future we can all trust! Security Clearance Requirement: 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. 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. DDCC Head of Engineering Crawley - Hybrid (Relocation support can be provided) About cortAIx and Thales: At Thales, we focus on building and delivering robust, real-world AI and Data solutions that make a tangible impact for our customers-and society at large. Our global cortAIx initiative unites over 600 AI and data specialists dedicated to developing trusted, operationally effective AI-powered systems for some of the most challenging and complex environments. In the UK, CortAIx is accelerating this mission by fostering technology, talent, and research focused on ethical, transparent, and explainable AI. Primary Purpose of the Role: DDCC is Thales UK's Digital and Data Competence Centre. This includes 3 primary areas of activity: cortAIx UK & Enterprise AI: Our AI incubation and industrialisation accelerator for deployed and enterprise AI solutions Data Enablement: Delivering foundational data tools, processes and architectures to support generation of value from data at pace Sovereign Cloud: Delivering cloud native platform solutions for Thales UK development and production activities The DDCC Head of Engineering role is focused on technical management of engineering activities primarily supporting cortAIx UK. They manage and monitor the solution engineering activities and the teams in terms of development process, practices and tools strategies across DDCC engineering activities What are we looking for: We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer who understands architecture and can provide cross functional leadership to a small, technical complex team to drive developments. This is very much a hands-on position, leading solution delivery by working with teams across Software, Systems, IVVQ, AI and Machine Learning. We need a solution provider, a force multiplier whose expertise sit in the delivery management of technical solutions but also can manage a small team of functional leaders and understands software architecture within safety critical environments. Due to the nature of the work, we require the successful individual to be able to hold UK EYES ONLY Security clearance. See below for further details. As DDCC Head of Engineering, your remit will cover: Stakeholder management: 1st point of contact for customer technical requirements/escalation points for scrum teams Governance: enforce technical direction; resolve cross-team conflicts. Talent development: hiring strategy, career ladders, mentoring systems, cross-discipline performance processes/escalation point. Change management: improving engineering effectiveness (e.g., test maturity, CI reliability, coding standards). Communication: translate leadership communication and analyse/describe impact to roadmap and trade-offs. Cross-team integration: coordinating platform, software, test/automation and support needs Quality, Safety, Cyber Assurance: verification strategy, traceability, defect management and Project Design Authority co-ordination/delivery Process/tooling: CI/CD for embedded, static analysis, unit/integration test frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, configuration management. Risk management: project technical risks reviews and management in conjunction AIDM Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the engineering strategy for AI products and platforms. Accountable for the technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Partner with executive leadership to identify and prioritise AI opportunities. Build a culture of innovation, experimentation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Act as a trusted advisor on emerging AI technologies, trends, and risks. Engineering Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Engineering Managers, Principal Engineers, AI Engineers and SW Engineers Build and scale high-performing, diverse engineering teams. Establish engineering standards, architecture principles, and delivery practices. Drive operational excellence across reliability, security, performance, and scalability. Foster a strong engineering culture focused on quality and customer outcomes. Operational Excellence Define the process for and track engineering metrics including but not limited to: Reliability Deployment frequency Lead time Platform utilisation Cost efficiency Drive automation throughout the software and AI lifecycle. Success Measures Within the first 12-24 months: Delivery of measurable business value from AI initiatives. Improved engineering productivity and deployment frequency High employee engagement and retention. Successful implementation of AI & Engineering governance frameworks. Core Skills and Experience required You will likely have academic qualifications in a relevant Engineering / Computer Science Discipline and will have experience among the following types of positions: Engineering Manager, Technical Project Manager, Software Engineering Manager, Technical Design Authority, Senior Systems / Solution Architecture roles in a relevant discipline You have worked on complex programmes in highly regulated environments /w defence / aerospace specific experience being of additional value You know how to verify the technical deliverables of engineering teams (customer needs, OCD, requirements, architecture choice ) You are able to lead and manage technical engineering projects, meeting the requirements with a clear view of the risks and opportunities You have significant experience in developing high quality technical documentation aligned to specified processes and frameworks You are able to engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders as well as creating clear and achievable goals You are able to take decisions - even in uncertain contexts You are able to drive a culture of continuous improvement Experience of having delivered operational AI solutions into embedded environments would be advantageous or knowledge/qualifications/experience that suggest you can quickly learn tools and processes which enable the establishment and smooth running of an MLOps and AI delivery organisation in a complex environment Security Clearance Due the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to hold British Nationality, dual nationality can be considered. It would be advantageous if Security Clearance is 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- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) 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. Your Career at Thales UK Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include significant bonus, a strong pension contribution, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here click apply for full job details
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. DDCC Head of Engineering Crawley - Hybrid (Relocation support can be provided) About cortAIx and Thales: At Thales, we focus on building and delivering robust, real-world AI and Data solutions that make a tangible impact for our customers-and society at large. Our global cortAIx initiative unites over 600 AI and data specialists dedicated to developing trusted, operationally effective AI-powered systems for some of the most challenging and complex environments. In the UK, CortAIx is accelerating this mission by fostering technology, talent, and research focused on ethical, transparent, and explainable AI. Primary Purpose of the Role: DDCC is Thales UK's Digital and Data Competence Centre. This includes 3 primary areas of activity: cortAIx UK & Enterprise AI: Our AI incubation and industrialisation accelerator for deployed and enterprise AI solutions Data Enablement: Delivering foundational data tools, processes and architectures to support generation of value from data at pace Sovereign Cloud: Delivering cloud native platform solutions for Thales UK development and production activities The DDCC Head of Engineering role is focused on technical management of engineering activities primarily supporting cortAIx UK. They manage and monitor the solution engineering activities and the teams in terms of development process, practices and tools strategies across DDCC engineering activities What are we looking for: We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer who understands architecture and can provide cross functional leadership to a small, technical complex team to drive developments. This is very much a hands-on position, leading solution delivery by working with teams across Software, Systems, IVVQ, AI and Machine Learning. We need a solution provider, a force multiplier whose expertise sit in the delivery management of technical solutions but also can manage a small team of functional leaders and understands software architecture within safety critical environments. Due to the nature of the work, we require the successful individual to be able to hold UK EYES ONLY Security clearance. See below for further details. As DDCC Head of Engineering, your remit will cover: Stakeholder management: 1st point of contact for customer technical requirements/escalation points for scrum teams Governance: enforce technical direction; resolve cross-team conflicts. Talent development: hiring strategy, career ladders, mentoring systems, cross-discipline performance processes/escalation point. Change management: improving engineering effectiveness (e.g., test maturity, CI reliability, coding standards). Communication: translate leadership communication and analyse/describe impact to roadmap and trade-offs. Cross-team integration: coordinating platform, software, test/automation and support needs Quality, Safety, Cyber Assurance: verification strategy, traceability, defect management and Project Design Authority co-ordination/delivery Process/tooling: CI/CD for embedded, static analysis, unit/integration test frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, configuration management. Risk management: project technical risks reviews and management in conjunction AIDM Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the engineering strategy for AI products and platforms. Accountable for the technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Partner with executive leadership to identify and prioritise AI opportunities. Build a culture of innovation, experimentation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Act as a trusted advisor on emerging AI technologies, trends, and risks. Engineering Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Engineering Managers, Principal Engineers, AI Engineers and SW Engineers Build and scale high-performing, diverse engineering teams. Establish engineering standards, architecture principles, and delivery practices. Drive operational excellence across reliability, security, performance, and scalability. Foster a strong engineering culture focused on quality and customer outcomes. Operational Excellence Define the process for and track engineering metrics including but not limited to: Reliability Deployment frequency Lead time Platform utilisation Cost efficiency Drive automation throughout the software and AI lifecycle. Success Measures Within the first 12-24 months: Delivery of measurable business value from AI initiatives. Improved engineering productivity and deployment frequency High employee engagement and retention. Successful implementation of AI & Engineering governance frameworks. Core Skills and Experience required You will likely have academic qualifications in a relevant Engineering / Computer Science Discipline and will have experience among the following types of positions: Engineering Manager, Technical Project Manager, Software Engineering Manager, Technical Design Authority, Senior Systems / Solution Architecture roles in a relevant discipline You have worked on complex programmes in highly regulated environments /w defence / aerospace specific experience being of additional value You know how to verify the technical deliverables of engineering teams (customer needs, OCD, requirements, architecture choice ) You are able to lead and manage technical engineering projects, meeting the requirements with a clear view of the risks and opportunities You have significant experience in developing high quality technical documentation aligned to specified processes and frameworks You are able to engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders as well as creating clear and achievable goals You are able to take decisions - even in uncertain contexts You are able to drive a culture of continuous improvement Experience of having delivered operational AI solutions into embedded environments would be advantageous or knowledge/qualifications/experience that suggest you can quickly learn tools and processes which enable the establishment and smooth running of an MLOps and AI delivery organisation in a complex environment Security Clearance Due the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to hold British Nationality, dual nationality can be considered. It would be advantageous if Security Clearance is 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- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) 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. Your Career at Thales UK Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include significant bonus, a strong pension contribution, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here click apply for full job details
Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Hardware Engineering Manager Templecombe, Crawley or Cheadle - Hybrid Thales Underwater Systems is a global leader in complex maritime engineering, delivering the ship-wide systems that power world-class platforms including the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. Our portfolio spans Communications, Command Information Systems, Systems Integration, Autonomous Systems, Sonar, and Advanced Data Connectivity. We're recruiting for a Hardware Engineering Manager to provide functional leadership to a small multi-disciplinary engineering team. The role will also provide support for work package management. This would be well suited to someone who has held prior leadership experience and is looking to diverse their experience or work on high complex technical programmes. The team size would be roughly 6-8 technical personnel and its important that the successful candidate has familiarity with tasking and resource allocation. There will be some travel provided in the role as the overall business line operates across Cheadle, Crawley and Templecombe. Role overview The Hardware Engineering Manager (HwEM) is responsible for the completion of a set of engineering tasks within the committed cost, schedule, performance and quality. The related tasks may cover part or all the range of activities regarding customer needs, mission, function, architectural design, and life cycle of the hardware solution (requirements and speciality engineering, design, development, integration and verification) You will ensure Hardware Engineering activity management within constraints provided by the Solution Engineering Manager, the Solution and Hardware Architects. In this capacity the Hardware Engineering Manager: Defines the Hardware development cycle in consistency with that of upper/same level elements (dependencies, co-engineering activities). Tailors the Hardware engineering environment (process, practices and tools) according to Company and Project requirements. Allocates responsibilities to individual contributors Participates in the specification of the functions and interfaces of products to be developed. Participates in the definition of the architecture, and the allocation of functions, to the components for which they have primary responsibility. Experienced required Experience within Systems, Hardware or Electronics Engineering within a highly regulated environment, working with multi-discipline teams of engineers Experience of technical leadership of either small teams or programmes of work Project or Programme delivery experience/knowledge would be desirable Engineering Lifecycle experience, Desirable experience with Project tracking, ideally Jira but other agile management tools would be desirable although not essential Security Clearance statement 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) 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. What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include bonus, a strong pension contribute, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Hardware Engineering Manager Templecombe, Crawley or Cheadle - Hybrid Thales Underwater Systems is a global leader in complex maritime engineering, delivering the ship-wide systems that power world-class platforms including the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. Our portfolio spans Communications, Command Information Systems, Systems Integration, Autonomous Systems, Sonar, and Advanced Data Connectivity. We're recruiting for a Hardware Engineering Manager to provide functional leadership to a small multi-disciplinary engineering team. The role will also provide support for work package management. This would be well suited to someone who has held prior leadership experience and is looking to diverse their experience or work on high complex technical programmes. The team size would be roughly 6-8 technical personnel and its important that the successful candidate has familiarity with tasking and resource allocation. There will be some travel provided in the role as the overall business line operates across Cheadle, Crawley and Templecombe. Role overview The Hardware Engineering Manager (HwEM) is responsible for the completion of a set of engineering tasks within the committed cost, schedule, performance and quality. The related tasks may cover part or all the range of activities regarding customer needs, mission, function, architectural design, and life cycle of the hardware solution (requirements and speciality engineering, design, development, integration and verification) You will ensure Hardware Engineering activity management within constraints provided by the Solution Engineering Manager, the Solution and Hardware Architects. In this capacity the Hardware Engineering Manager: Defines the Hardware development cycle in consistency with that of upper/same level elements (dependencies, co-engineering activities). Tailors the Hardware engineering environment (process, practices and tools) according to Company and Project requirements. Allocates responsibilities to individual contributors Participates in the specification of the functions and interfaces of products to be developed. Participates in the definition of the architecture, and the allocation of functions, to the components for which they have primary responsibility. Experienced required Experience within Systems, Hardware or Electronics Engineering within a highly regulated environment, working with multi-discipline teams of engineers Experience of technical leadership of either small teams or programmes of work Project or Programme delivery experience/knowledge would be desirable Engineering Lifecycle experience, Desirable experience with Project tracking, ideally Jira but other agile management tools would be desirable although not essential Security Clearance statement 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) 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. What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include bonus, a strong pension contribute, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. AI Researcher Reading (RG2 6GF) - Hybrid Primary Purpose of the Role: To conduct high-impact AI research that develops novel, trustworthy and operationally relevant AI capabilities across Thales UK businesses and for our customers, increasing the quality of our offers, winning new business, strengthening technical differentiation, and improving customer outcomes. As part of the growing software, AI and research capability in cortAIx Factory / cortAIx UK, the AI Researcher will collaborate with AI engineers, AI assurance specialists, human-machine teaming researchers, product owners, domain experts, data engineers and software engineers to turn complex operational and business challenges into validated AI research outcomes, proofs of concept and transferable technical capability. The role will contribute novel AI methods, research assets, technical reports, publications, invention disclosures and reusable experimental approaches to Thales UK's internal catalogue of capabilities, accelerating responsible AI adoption across programmes. The role will connect with data, digital, research and engineering specialists across Thales UK and Group, maturing emerging AI technologies for future deployment and acting as a technical expert on advanced AI research used transversally throughout the business. We are interested in people with a background of both conduct research and delivering across a diverse range of products or industries. We are looking for those who can undertake the research but also understand how to translate this into product. Highly advantageous if you've supported or led bids/bid requirements. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Conduct applied and experimental AI research to solve complex customer and business problems across defence, aerospace, cyber security, rail, critical national infrastructure and related domains. Develop state-of-the-art AI/ML solutions, proofs of concept and research prototypes using real-world data and operationally relevant problem statements. Investigate, design, implement and evaluate advanced AI methods, including but not limited to deep learning, multimodal AI, self-supervised learning, foundation models, generative AI, computer vision, NLP/LLMs, time-series analytics and reinforcement learning where relevant. Translate business and customer needs into clear research questions, experimental plans, technical requirements and measurable success criteria. Design robust evaluation methodologies, including baselines, benchmarks, ablation studies, uncertainty assessment, robustness testing and performance measurement against operationally meaningful metrics. Collaborate with AI V&V, AI Assurance, Human-Machine Teaming and Applied AI groups to ensure research outputs are trustworthy, human-centred, explainable and suitable for future operational use. Build reproducible research pipelines, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, experiment tracking, evaluation and technical reporting. Ensure Responsible AI practices are embedded throughout the research lifecycle, including robustness, safety, explainability, transparency, fairness, privacy, security and alignment with MOD, regulatory and Thales governance requirements. Create proofs of concept, publications, invention disclosures, patents, technical reports and reusable research assets around advanced AI topics such as multimodal learning, self-supervised learning, foundation models and human-AI collaboration. Package research outputs in a form that enables transition to AI engineering teams, including demonstrator code, model cards, experiment reports, design notes and handover documentation. Support bids, PoCs, demos, customer workshops, innovation campaigns and stakeholder briefings by communicating research concepts and outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences. Work with data engineers, architects and domain experts on data acquisition, labelling strategies, synthetic data approaches, integration of third-party data and data quality management. Horizon scan for major AI research and technology trends, assess relevance to Thales markets, run trials and share best practices to accelerate responsible adoption. Skills, experience and qualifications required Degree/Masters, an equivalent in a relevant Software/AI subject, or equivalent experience. Relevant subject areas may include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline. Strong Python programming skills; proficiency with modern software engineering and research practices, including testing, code quality, reproducibility and collaborative development. Experience conducting AI/ML research or advanced AI development in complex technical environments, preferably including defence, aviation, rail, cyber security, safety-critical, mission-critical or similarly regulated domains. Expertise in ML/DL algorithms and techniques for supervised, unsupervised, self-supervised and, where relevant, reinforcement learning. Proven ability to take AI research from problem framing through experimental design, model development, evaluation and prototype demonstration. Hands-on experience in at least one advanced AI area such as deep neural networks, computer vision, NLP/LLMs, multimodal AI, self-supervised learning, reinforcement learning, time-series analytics or foundation models. Experience with AI frameworks and libraries: PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers; OpenCV for vision applications. Strong understanding of experimental design, statistical evaluation, benchmarking and model validation. Experiment tracking and reproducibility tools, for example MLflow, Weights & Biases or equivalent. Data wrangling and analysis using Pandas, NumPy, SQL; familiarity with Spark or similar is a plus. Model optimisation and research-to-prototype deployment fundamentals, including ONNX, TorchScript, FastAPI/gRPC and GPU acceleration, with CUDA basics desirable. Responsible AI and security awareness: explainability, privacy-preserving methods, bias assessment, safety, assurance, adversarial robustness and secure AI. Scientific and technical writing skills, including preparation of technical reports, research papers, invention disclosures, model cards and experiment reports. Demonstrable experience producing high-quality technical documentation, research outputs, model evaluations or stakeholder briefings. Interpersonal Skills Ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including Product Engineering Leaders, Customers, Design Authorities, Project Management, IS/IT, research partners and academic collaborators. Highly effective in a matrix-based organisation; a collaborative team player who drives outcomes while maintaining scientific rigour. Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex AI research concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Curious, creative and intellectually rigorous, with the ability to challenge constructively and develop novel solutions to ambiguous problems. Encourages an open environment where ideas are shared, technical debate is welcomed and innovation thrives. Desirable PhD or equivalent research experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related discipline. Peer-reviewed publications, patents, invention disclosures, open-source contributions or recognised technical innovations. Experience with governance of architecture, research designs or detailed technical designs throughout the project lifecycle. Experience with large-scale data initiatives, data labelling strategies, synthetic data generation and data quality management. Familiarity with MLOps practices and cloud platforms for AI deployment. Experience working with academic partners, research institutions, grant-funded programmes or collaborative research consortia. Experience contributing to bids, proposals, customer demonstrations or externally funded innovation activities. Knowledge of cloud AI services, HPC environments, containerisation and secure research environments is desirable. Security Clearance statement Due 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 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances . click apply for full job details
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. AI Researcher Reading (RG2 6GF) - Hybrid Primary Purpose of the Role: To conduct high-impact AI research that develops novel, trustworthy and operationally relevant AI capabilities across Thales UK businesses and for our customers, increasing the quality of our offers, winning new business, strengthening technical differentiation, and improving customer outcomes. As part of the growing software, AI and research capability in cortAIx Factory / cortAIx UK, the AI Researcher will collaborate with AI engineers, AI assurance specialists, human-machine teaming researchers, product owners, domain experts, data engineers and software engineers to turn complex operational and business challenges into validated AI research outcomes, proofs of concept and transferable technical capability. The role will contribute novel AI methods, research assets, technical reports, publications, invention disclosures and reusable experimental approaches to Thales UK's internal catalogue of capabilities, accelerating responsible AI adoption across programmes. The role will connect with data, digital, research and engineering specialists across Thales UK and Group, maturing emerging AI technologies for future deployment and acting as a technical expert on advanced AI research used transversally throughout the business. We are interested in people with a background of both conduct research and delivering across a diverse range of products or industries. We are looking for those who can undertake the research but also understand how to translate this into product. Highly advantageous if you've supported or led bids/bid requirements. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Conduct applied and experimental AI research to solve complex customer and business problems across defence, aerospace, cyber security, rail, critical national infrastructure and related domains. Develop state-of-the-art AI/ML solutions, proofs of concept and research prototypes using real-world data and operationally relevant problem statements. Investigate, design, implement and evaluate advanced AI methods, including but not limited to deep learning, multimodal AI, self-supervised learning, foundation models, generative AI, computer vision, NLP/LLMs, time-series analytics and reinforcement learning where relevant. Translate business and customer needs into clear research questions, experimental plans, technical requirements and measurable success criteria. Design robust evaluation methodologies, including baselines, benchmarks, ablation studies, uncertainty assessment, robustness testing and performance measurement against operationally meaningful metrics. Collaborate with AI V&V, AI Assurance, Human-Machine Teaming and Applied AI groups to ensure research outputs are trustworthy, human-centred, explainable and suitable for future operational use. Build reproducible research pipelines, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, experiment tracking, evaluation and technical reporting. Ensure Responsible AI practices are embedded throughout the research lifecycle, including robustness, safety, explainability, transparency, fairness, privacy, security and alignment with MOD, regulatory and Thales governance requirements. Create proofs of concept, publications, invention disclosures, patents, technical reports and reusable research assets around advanced AI topics such as multimodal learning, self-supervised learning, foundation models and human-AI collaboration. Package research outputs in a form that enables transition to AI engineering teams, including demonstrator code, model cards, experiment reports, design notes and handover documentation. Support bids, PoCs, demos, customer workshops, innovation campaigns and stakeholder briefings by communicating research concepts and outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences. Work with data engineers, architects and domain experts on data acquisition, labelling strategies, synthetic data approaches, integration of third-party data and data quality management. Horizon scan for major AI research and technology trends, assess relevance to Thales markets, run trials and share best practices to accelerate responsible adoption. Skills, experience and qualifications required Degree/Masters, an equivalent in a relevant Software/AI subject, or equivalent experience. Relevant subject areas may include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline. Strong Python programming skills; proficiency with modern software engineering and research practices, including testing, code quality, reproducibility and collaborative development. Experience conducting AI/ML research or advanced AI development in complex technical environments, preferably including defence, aviation, rail, cyber security, safety-critical, mission-critical or similarly regulated domains. Expertise in ML/DL algorithms and techniques for supervised, unsupervised, self-supervised and, where relevant, reinforcement learning. Proven ability to take AI research from problem framing through experimental design, model development, evaluation and prototype demonstration. Hands-on experience in at least one advanced AI area such as deep neural networks, computer vision, NLP/LLMs, multimodal AI, self-supervised learning, reinforcement learning, time-series analytics or foundation models. Experience with AI frameworks and libraries: PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers; OpenCV for vision applications. Strong understanding of experimental design, statistical evaluation, benchmarking and model validation. Experiment tracking and reproducibility tools, for example MLflow, Weights & Biases or equivalent. Data wrangling and analysis using Pandas, NumPy, SQL; familiarity with Spark or similar is a plus. Model optimisation and research-to-prototype deployment fundamentals, including ONNX, TorchScript, FastAPI/gRPC and GPU acceleration, with CUDA basics desirable. Responsible AI and security awareness: explainability, privacy-preserving methods, bias assessment, safety, assurance, adversarial robustness and secure AI. Scientific and technical writing skills, including preparation of technical reports, research papers, invention disclosures, model cards and experiment reports. Demonstrable experience producing high-quality technical documentation, research outputs, model evaluations or stakeholder briefings. Interpersonal Skills Ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including Product Engineering Leaders, Customers, Design Authorities, Project Management, IS/IT, research partners and academic collaborators. Highly effective in a matrix-based organisation; a collaborative team player who drives outcomes while maintaining scientific rigour. Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex AI research concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Curious, creative and intellectually rigorous, with the ability to challenge constructively and develop novel solutions to ambiguous problems. Encourages an open environment where ideas are shared, technical debate is welcomed and innovation thrives. Desirable PhD or equivalent research experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related discipline. Peer-reviewed publications, patents, invention disclosures, open-source contributions or recognised technical innovations. Experience with governance of architecture, research designs or detailed technical designs throughout the project lifecycle. Experience with large-scale data initiatives, data labelling strategies, synthetic data generation and data quality management. Familiarity with MLOps practices and cloud platforms for AI deployment. Experience working with academic partners, research institutions, grant-funded programmes or collaborative research consortia. Experience contributing to bids, proposals, customer demonstrations or externally funded innovation activities. Knowledge of cloud AI services, HPC environments, containerisation and secure research environments is desirable. Security Clearance statement Due 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 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances . click apply for full job details
Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Embedded Systems & Integration Engineer - UAS Reading, Bristol, Crawley ideally, but flexible on location Thales Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) UK is a principal supplier of Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) equipment to the UK armed forces, as well as an exporter of these capabilities worldwide. We're recruiting for an experienced Embedded Systems / Software Integration Engineer to develop and integrate software for an edge-computing system based around NVIDIA Jetson. The role will involve integrating a range of hardware and software components into an existing system, including digital cameras, IMUs, GNSS, SSD storage and other peripheral devices. Responsible for ensuring that these devices operate reliably with the Jetson platform and that their data is correctly delivered into existing C++ processing and algorithm software. A significant element of the role will be the integration of new and alternative hardware into an existing system. This may include, for example, moving an existing Jetson application onto a new carrier board, integrating different cameras or sensors, adapting interfaces and drivers, and reconfiguring the software and operating system to accommodate changes in the underlying hardware, developing software interface specifications The role therefore requires someone who is comfortable working across the boundary between hardware and software, rather than someone focused solely on application-level software development. There will be travel involved so the successful individual should be prepared to travel to Ukraine (all training and briefings will be provided) Key Responsibilities Jetson / Embedded Linux Develop, configure and maintain software running on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano platforms. Work extensively with Ubuntu Linux in an embedded environment. Manage system resources including: Diagnose and resolve hardware/software integration problems. Configure boot, system services, device configuration and application start-up. Hardware and Peripheral Integration Integrate and configure hardware peripherals including, but not limited to: Carrier Board Integration A key responsibility will be adapting the software platform to accommodate changes to the underlying hardware. For example: Integrating a new Jetson carrier board Identifying differences in peripheral interfaces and hardware configuration. Key skills and experience required The successful candidate should be comfortable working from hardware documentation, schematics, interface specifications and manufacturer documentation rather than relying solely on pre-existing software abstractions. C++ Algorithm Integration Integrate sensor and peripheral outputs into existing C++ algorithms and processing pipelines. Develop interfaces between hardware acquisition software and existing application/algorithm code. NVIDIA CUDA / GPU Develop, integrate and optimise software using NVIDIA CUDA where appropriate. Understand the Jetson GPU architecture and its implications for application performance. Cyber Security Apply appropriate cyber-security principles to embedded Linux systems. Configure systems securely and minimise unnecessary services and interfaces. System Integration and Verification Develop integration and diagnostic tools as required. Create appropriate test procedures for hardware/software integration. Test new hardware components against the existing system. Security Clearance statement Due 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 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) 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. Your Career at Thales UK Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include bonus, a strong pension contribution, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Embedded Systems & Integration Engineer - UAS Reading, Bristol, Crawley ideally, but flexible on location Thales Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) UK is a principal supplier of Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) equipment to the UK armed forces, as well as an exporter of these capabilities worldwide. We're recruiting for an experienced Embedded Systems / Software Integration Engineer to develop and integrate software for an edge-computing system based around NVIDIA Jetson. The role will involve integrating a range of hardware and software components into an existing system, including digital cameras, IMUs, GNSS, SSD storage and other peripheral devices. Responsible for ensuring that these devices operate reliably with the Jetson platform and that their data is correctly delivered into existing C++ processing and algorithm software. A significant element of the role will be the integration of new and alternative hardware into an existing system. This may include, for example, moving an existing Jetson application onto a new carrier board, integrating different cameras or sensors, adapting interfaces and drivers, and reconfiguring the software and operating system to accommodate changes in the underlying hardware, developing software interface specifications The role therefore requires someone who is comfortable working across the boundary between hardware and software, rather than someone focused solely on application-level software development. There will be travel involved so the successful individual should be prepared to travel to Ukraine (all training and briefings will be provided) Key Responsibilities Jetson / Embedded Linux Develop, configure and maintain software running on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano platforms. Work extensively with Ubuntu Linux in an embedded environment. Manage system resources including: Diagnose and resolve hardware/software integration problems. Configure boot, system services, device configuration and application start-up. Hardware and Peripheral Integration Integrate and configure hardware peripherals including, but not limited to: Carrier Board Integration A key responsibility will be adapting the software platform to accommodate changes to the underlying hardware. For example: Integrating a new Jetson carrier board Identifying differences in peripheral interfaces and hardware configuration. Key skills and experience required The successful candidate should be comfortable working from hardware documentation, schematics, interface specifications and manufacturer documentation rather than relying solely on pre-existing software abstractions. C++ Algorithm Integration Integrate sensor and peripheral outputs into existing C++ algorithms and processing pipelines. Develop interfaces between hardware acquisition software and existing application/algorithm code. NVIDIA CUDA / GPU Develop, integrate and optimise software using NVIDIA CUDA where appropriate. Understand the Jetson GPU architecture and its implications for application performance. Cyber Security Apply appropriate cyber-security principles to embedded Linux systems. Configure systems securely and minimise unnecessary services and interfaces. System Integration and Verification Develop integration and diagnostic tools as required. Create appropriate test procedures for hardware/software integration. Test new hardware components against the existing system. Security Clearance statement Due 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 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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) 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. Your Career at Thales UK Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include bonus, a strong pension contribution, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!