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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Head of Technical and Engineering Department

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLa Ferté-Saint-Aubin, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A diplôme d'Ingénieur or Master 2 in electronics, aeronautics, space, or an equivalent field.
  • Experience developing complex products from design through industrialization.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Experience leading projects and organizations in an international industrial environment.
  • Expertise in one or more technical disciplines represented in the department, including systems engineering, electronics, software, microwave engineering, mechanical engineering, dependability, pyrotechnics, or prototyping.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all activities of the Technical and Engineering Department.
  • Coordinate technical expertise and resources needed for development projects.
  • Ensure consistency of technical decisions and control of the product development lifecycle.
  • Set priorities and align resources with operational needs.
  • Develop innovation, new technologies, and initiatives related to continuous improvement and artificial intelligence.
  • Support teams' skill development and collective performance.

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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