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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Ballistic Testing Manager - Production Lot Validation

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLa Ferté-Saint-Aubin, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Engineering degree or equivalent in pyrotechnics, mechanics, or armament.
  • Experience in an industrial environment; experience in ballistic testing, pyrotechnics, or munitions is preferred.
  • Knowledge of pyrotechnic safety and health, safety, and environment (HSE).
  • Ability to lead technical processes involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Skills in handling munitions and weapons.
  • Ability to interpret test results and work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare test campaigns by writing firing plans and test procedures in accordance with design documentation, and coordinating personnel, equipment, and safety resources.
  • Supervise field tests and firing operations in compliance with pyrotechnic safety and HSE rules, and verify that munitions and systems meet technical requirements.
  • Analyze firing data for performance and specification compliance, write acceptance reports, and share them with stakeholders.
  • Record test data in management systems, including product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and databases, and archive acceptance documents such as certificates and reports.
  • Identify performance, safety, and documentation non-conformities, and propose and track corrective actions with technical teams.
  • Act as the technical interface with suppliers to clarify technical requirements and resolve issues in real time, and validate the documentary deliverables for test ranges.
  • Collaborate with clients during acceptance tests by presenting technical results, answering questions, and negotiating adjustments or additional validations when needed.
  • Prepare travel and logistics for missions to test ranges in France and internationally, and coordinate test follow-up and communication with local teams.
  • Analyze feedback and lessons learned to improve processes, and propose improvements to test methodologies and tracking tools.
  • Track and update inventories of exported equipment, and archive evidence of destruction and regulatory documents.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in ballistic testing, pyrotechnics, or munitions.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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