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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Optronics Product Bid Manager

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Confirmed experience in airborne optronics, either as a user of TALIOS and OSF products in the French armed forces (Rafale pilot or weapons systems officer), or as an engineer who has worked on complex optronic systems, ideally this equipment family or systems integration, verification, validation, and qualification.
  • Solid functional management experience enabling the coordination of a multidisciplinary team during bid preparation.
  • Ability to build good relationships with customers.
  • Strong organizational ability and ability to work under time constraints.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze requests for proposals and develop the response strategy.
  • Build the proposal by coordinating the necessary resources.
  • Prepare and validate the proposal dossier before external communication.
  • Present the solution to the customer and participate in negotiations.
  • Prepare the transition to the project phase.
  • Manage prospects from opportunity capture through contract signature, in cooperation with sales management and other departments.

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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