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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Telecom Payload Technical Manager

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A solid technical background in telecommunications payloads and end-to-end systems.
  • Experience in technical project management and client interaction.
  • English proficiency sufficient for technical communication and negotiation with partners and clients.
  • Technical knowledge of active antennas and embedded processors.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical interface with the client, the TAS project team, and other technical leads within TAS and at external partners.
  • Ensure technical commitments and associated reviews and deliverables are met internally and toward the client.
  • Ensure the technical conformity of the solution internally and with the client.
  • Contribute to payload solution trade-offs as needed and validate technical aspects.
  • Contribute to identifying and managing technical risks and opportunities in coordination with the project team.
  • Support proper execution of satellite-level integration, verification, and validation activities, and validate the associated payload results.
  • Ensure knowledge is captured throughout the project and share key information with peers and within the Telecom engineering department.

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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