Technical Lead

Location: Huizen, Netherlands

A bout the team

More than 85,000 colleagues worldwide work daily to make the world a safer place. In the Netherlands, Thales employs 2,500 people, with around 250 based at Thales Huizen, which holds a leading position in highly qualified radio and network communications, as well as command and control systems for defense applications and civil organizations.

At Thales Huizen, we deliver cutting-edge, dependable network and security solutions worldwide under the name “SOTAS”. Our systems guarantee optimal communication, regardless of extreme conditions enabling informed decision-making. In the cybersecurity market, we offer services to permanently ensure security, performance and resilience of our customers’ critical information systems and industrial infrastructure to guarantee their digital sovereignty in a constantly evolving cyber threat environment.

To meet this challenge, we are looking for a talented Technical Lead Engineer who, as a member of the Foxtrot System Engineering Team at Thales Huizen, is eager to contribute to the realization of this vision.

Technical Lead

About your future job

Thales is involved in the technical realization of the vision of the Dutch Defense to establish Information Controlled Operation (The Digital Transformation of the Armed Forces)

As a Technical Lead you orchestrate the engineering activities that are needed to design the technical solution. This means that you develop deep understanding of the product portfolio of the THALES Group, building relations with technical experts and ensuring this knowledge will be available for the realization of the projects.

In summary;

• Monitor & Control Engineering Bid & Demo budget and orchestrate Estimations.
• build relationships with partners who deliver other parts of the system.
• Ensure the engineering processes are used and engineering work products are captured.

Your main tasks are:

• Orchestrate the engineering efforts needed to translate operational needs into a technical solution.
• Look for opportunities to position Thales solutions for the benefit of our customer needs.
• Identify the necessary knowledge & capacity and required budgets to shape solutions.
• Build strong relations with Customer Engineers, Group Competence Centers and Engineering partners.
• Ensure Processes between al engineering partners are aligned and the results documented accordingly.

Why you'd be a good match

• Master degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a similar field.
• You are a generalist with a keen interest in technology in the broadest sense.
• Proven experience in systems engineering.
• Candidate has great communication skills, and you are able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• You are diligent, creative and have a pro-active attitude.
• You master the English language, Dutch is a strong pre.

Security

• VGB - AIVD-B/MIVD-B screening granted (which we initiate & facilitate).

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

Interested?

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Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.