1 day ago
Cheadle, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test human-computer interface, acoustic processing, autonomy, and middleware software products.
- Work with Systems Engineering to define solutions, requirements, and test strategies.
- Deliver robust, high-quality software that meets customer requirements, schedules, and budgets.
- Support deployed software products in collaboration with customer support functions on land and at sea.
- Contribute to software strategy, including skills, technology, and ways of working.
- Collaborate with Thales teams and project stakeholders in the UK and overseas.
- Travel to Thales and non-Thales sites throughout the UK as required.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience with C++ on large-scale or real-time systems.
- Degree in a relevant subject such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Physics, or Engineering.
- UK Nationality and eligibility to obtain full SC clearance, including five years of UK residence with no significant periods overseas.
- Evidence of activity supporting a career in software engineering.
- Awareness of software configuration control principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to take responsibility for professional development, obtain cooperation, and lead change.
- Desirable experience includes UML modelling, signal processing, Linux, shell scripting, continuous integration, requirements or test management, Java, C, and software architecture.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance.
- Option to buy or sell annual leave.
- Cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts, and a paid volunteering day.
- Stocks and shares and an annual bonus, depending on the role.
- Business travel throughout the UK may be required.
- The role is based at the Thales site in Manchester and involves collaboration with UK and overseas sites.
About Thales
Thales designs and sells defense, aerospace, space, and digital identity/cybersecurity systems to governments, armed forces, infrastructure operators, and enterprises. Its portfolio spans avionics, radars and sensors, satellites, air traffic management, secure communications, and cybersecurity and identity solutions (bolstered by the 2019 Gemalto acquisition). Headquartered in Meudon, France, Thales is publicly traded on Euronext Paris (HO) and reported €20.6 billion in sales in 2024.