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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Director Devices Engineering

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5 degree from an engineering school or equivalent is required.
  • Substantial experience managing engineering teams is required, ideally in embedded systems, secure devices, or cybersecurity.
  • Current English proficiency is required.
  • Leadership, strategic vision, execution, ability to unite teams, and change-management capability are expected.

Responsibilities

  • Define the Engineering strategy and manage roadmaps in alignment with business objectives.
  • Manage and develop the Devices Engineering teams, fostering engagement, accountability, and skills development.
  • Ensure effective execution of hardware, embedded software, validation, certification, and product-lifecycle work.
  • Manage the Product Owner function to ensure effective roadmap prioritization and customer value creation.
  • Support the growth of FIDO solutions and prepare for developments related to Post-Quantum Cryptography.
  • Implement continuous improvement to strengthen quality, operational performance, and team effectiveness.
  • Promote responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve development, validation, and productivity practices.
  • Represent Devices Engineering teams to stakeholders and contribute to organizational strategic decisions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Experience managing product roadmaps and delivery.
  • Experience managing Product Owners or developing product strategy.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, PKI, FIDO, smart cards, or embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of quality, certification, and product-lifecycle topics.
  • Experience leading change and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of Post-Quantum Cryptography and artificial intelligence.

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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