1 day ago
Hengelo, NetherlandsSenior
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary technical contact for customer and internal software issues affecting mature radar systems.
- Maintain, compile, and test legacy source code on current hardware and simulation systems.
- Modernize build environments by migrating legacy systems, such as from Maven to Bazel, and integrating them with GitLab CI/CD.
- Analyze and resolve software issues directly or coordinate with domain experts across Thales.
- Manage compilation, testing, and release builds of updated software packages for customers.
- Investigate undocumented legacy systems and recover technical knowledge from older codebases.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of proven C/C++ software engineering experience in a Linux environment.
- Experience with build automation and configuration tools such as CMake, Bazel, Maven, and Make.
- Strong interest in DevOps practices, build systems, and continuous integration tooling.
- An investigative approach to resolving broken builds, dependency issues, and legacy infrastructure problems.
- Strong communication skills for collaboration across customer support, Services & Support, and specialized engineering teams.
- HBO or WO diploma in technical informatics, computer science, or a related field.
- Possession of a Dutch passport.
- Extensive experience as a Software Engineer or Software Integrator is desired.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement in Hengelo with 32–40 hours per week.
- Salary according to Pay Scale 60 under the Metalektro-HP collective labor agreement.
- 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days on a full-time basis, with options to buy or sell additional ADV days.
- 8% holiday allowance, a fixed 2% year-end bonus, variable profit-sharing bonus, and work-from-home expense allowances.
- Travel expense reimbursement and/or an NS Business Card through the mobility policy.
- Pension accrual through Thales’ pension fund, with a 60% employer contribution.
- Flexible benefits options including gym memberships, a bicycle plan, and union fees.
- Group health insurance discount, professional development opportunities, international collaboration, and relocation support discussions.
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.