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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Head of System

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMassy, FranceNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an engineering school in electronics, aeronautics/space, computer science, or a related field, or a university Master 2 (Bac+5).
  • Experience leading an engineering team of 15 to 20 people.
  • Ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization and encourage collaborative working.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the team by communicating the vision and activity priorities, setting and evaluating objectives, coaching and tutoring employees, and managing their professional development.
  • Deploy systems engineering practices and appropriate tools to achieve the required maturity and meet the requirements of deployed and supported engineering solutions.
  • Manage team competencies to maintain competitiveness, promote knowledge sharing and state-of-the-art practices, capture knowledge within the scope, and identify and assess critical expertise.
  • Ensure all aspects of the discipline are mastered and stable throughout the activity lifecycle, and escalate significant identified difficulties to management.
  • Contribute to peer evaluations of offers, products, and projects to reduce technical and engineering risks.
  • Lead the delivery and support of all engineering environments for the Business Line.

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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