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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Engineering Work Package Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an engineering school in aeronautics/space, computer science, electronics, or a university Master 2 (BAC+5), with at least five years of demonstrated experience in IVVQ of complex critical hardware/software systems.
  • Ability to lead a work package from the bid phase through operational deployment.
  • Software architecture and IT infrastructure skills sufficient to understand platforms hosting complex software-oriented systems.
  • Systems skills in networking, virtualization, Linux, infrastructure, and system administration.
  • Strong leadership, with attention to meeting deadlines and costs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in a complex program.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity issues.
  • Good level of English.
  • The position requires EU Confidential (CUE) security authorization.

Responsibilities

  • Define the migration strategy and contribute to responses to calls for tender.
  • Write the migration strategy.
  • Lead migration activities and manage schedules, including steering configuration change requests and factory tests.
  • Lead technical teams and coordinate internal and on-site resources to meet schedules.
  • Manage delivery of documentation and software to customers and suppliers.
  • Report to the Service Delivery Manager and Engineering Delivery Manager.
  • Manage risks associated with hardware/software deployments and updates and technical preparation and rehearsal of sequences; propose, implement, and track mitigations.
  • Negotiate internally and externally to secure contractual milestones, representing Thales Alenia Space to institutional customers ESA/EUSPA and coordinating with its supplier representing the company at operational sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the Galileo system is an advantage.

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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