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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Airborne Optronic Equipment Project Design Authority

AvionicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeÉlancourt, FranceNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in engineering is required; a specialization in optronics is preferred.
  • Experience in the design and development of complex products is required.
  • Experience in airborne equipment engineering is required.
  • Experience managing technical activities involving cost, quality, and schedule is required.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and disciplines is required.
  • Autonomy, rigor, negotiation ability, and teamwork are identified as advantageous attributes.
  • The selected candidate may need to obtain a national defense security authorization to access classified defense information.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Thales to clients, users, and industrial partners, including DGA, the armed forces, and Dassault Aviation.
  • Coordinate technical exchanges with project teams, architects, and the Design Authority.
  • Validate technical choices and their conformity with client requirements.
  • Anticipate technical risks and define appropriate corrective actions.
  • Propose trade-offs to control risks and costs.
  • Ensure the technical quality of deliverables and contribute to technical reviews.

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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