A leading defence technology company in Crawley is looking for an Interconnects Product Architect to lead the design and development of interconnect solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and significant experience in cabinet and cable design. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure optimal product integration and be part of a growing technical environment. Opportunities for personal development and relocation support are available.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
A leading defence technology company in Crawley is looking for an Interconnects Product Architect to lead the design and development of interconnect solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and significant experience in cabinet and cable design. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure optimal product integration and be part of a growing technical environment. Opportunities for personal development and relocation support are available.
Location: Crawley, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. THALES are looking to hire an Information Assurance/Technical Security Specialist to provide technical security advice and guidance on the efficient and effective secure through-life management of systems related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of Thales information or data.This includes but is not limited to the technical oversight of the physical, technical, and administrative security controls to conduct these tasks.Reporting to the Thales UK Deputy CISO, the Information Assurance/Technical Security role involves the identification of applicable technical security requirements and their associated cost-effective security controls as well as through-life continual security assurance of Thales IS environments throughout their design, implementation, transition into service, and operational lifespans. Location Crawley / Doncaster but will consider other Thales locations.On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; Performance Related Bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm Hybrid Working Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Technical Security: Support Thales UK in ensuring all IS/IT technical security measures are implemented, enhanced and developed where necessary, to ensure successful and timely security assurance via on-going through-life continual assurance and compliance programmes. Technical Security Point of Contact (PoC) : Provide a central PoC for all IS/IT technical security matters and concerns, supporting delivery teams and businesses throughout project lifecycles. Change management : Conduct security reviews of internal/ externally connected platform related changes ensuring Security risks, impacts and mitigations are managed appropriately. Cloud Security: provide security guidance around the secure deployment and usage of Thales adopted public cloud infrastructure and/or SaaS services (e.g., Azure) in compliance with government security guidelines, Thales's policy and industry accepted "good practices" for security. Compliance & Governance: ensure Thales on-premises and cloud environments comply with government policies, such as Cyber Essentials, DefStan 05-138, UK GDPR, NCSC guidelines and other applicable contractual and regulatory frameworks. Evidence Continual Security Assurance: Creation, Maintenance and Review of all IS/IT technical security documentation, policy and procedures associated with Thales' IS/IT networks, systems and applications, as per Customer (primarily HMG UK MOD) and Thales Group policy and mandatory requirements. Incident Response: Be responsible for the reporting, investigation and analysis of security incidents and potential breaches within classified environments, working with the Thales UK Incident management team to ensure identified issues are resolved quickly. IS/IT Squad Engagement: Develop security requirements, epics and stories, along with guidance & governance to squads to ensure data protection and data security are included in the scope of new and existing IS/IT Squad activities, initiatives and projects. Risk Focused Delivery: Able to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure proposed solutions provide the required level of security assurance in line with data processing requirements, as well as Thales and customer risk appetites. Risk Management: Responsibility for developing and coordinating the implementation of formal and regular technical risk and compliance assessments of Thales' IS environments, recommending remedial action where required. Third Party CoCo Assurance: Provide assurance and ensure successful and secure delivery of all Code of Connections (CoCos), associated cryptographic products, key material and required documentation. Training & Development : Engage in continuous learning and development both for yourself as well as supporting less experienced Thales UK staff in their development. Demonstrable experience of applying security principles within an agile delivery framework. Evidential experience as subject matter expert in the evaluation and implementation of technical security products and solutions for Public or Private sector organisations. Evidential experience in the identification, assessment and management of technical security risks, developing risk mitigation strategies, and tracking residual risk throughout the risk lifecycle. Demonstrable experience of managing assurance and/or compliance activities associated with a defined security standard (ISO 27001, Def-Stan 05-138, NIST SP 800- , NIST CSF). Experience developing security assurance frameworks and governance models. Experience in performing formal risk assessments and production of security reporting artefacts within both on-premises and cloud-based environments. Evidential experience as subject matter expert in the evaluation and implementation of technical security products for MS Office 365, Azure cloud based Public or Private sector organisations. Able to effectively communicate highly technical security concepts, implementations, and issues, both verbally and in writing to management, clients and staff at all levels. Able to interpret detailed system design documentation, identifying potential security risks and recommend mitigations containing levels of security appropriate to the associated risk levels. Able to interpret security standards and derive solution specific security requirements from these and assess solutions against these standards for compliance for both new and changes to existing systems/applications. Able to provide analytical advice on the security implications of new and existing systems and for all proposed changes to said systems. Ability to provide technical security advice to business areas when required and to provide technical security input to the security risk registers. Demonstrable understanding of security across the full stack of information systems, (network, infrastructure and applications) both on-premises and cloud-hosted (MS Azure, Oracle, AWS; PaaS, IaaS and SaaS). Ensure compliance with MOD/UK Government security governance frameworks. Ensure that the activities embody a compliancy approach such that Security Architecture and Services manage risk, maximising business value with appropriate security. In-depth experience of technical security issues and remediation activities across a range of system and application platforms, including cloud-based and on-premises. Working knowledge of UK Government and MOD security standards for defence suppliers (such as Def Stan 05-138 v4, DEFCON, NCSC cloud security principles) is required. Info. Security
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
Location: Crawley, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. THALES are looking to hire an Information Assurance/Technical Security Specialist to provide technical security advice and guidance on the efficient and effective secure through-life management of systems related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of Thales information or data.This includes but is not limited to the technical oversight of the physical, technical, and administrative security controls to conduct these tasks.Reporting to the Thales UK Deputy CISO, the Information Assurance/Technical Security role involves the identification of applicable technical security requirements and their associated cost-effective security controls as well as through-life continual security assurance of Thales IS environments throughout their design, implementation, transition into service, and operational lifespans. Location Crawley / Doncaster but will consider other Thales locations.On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; Performance Related Bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm Hybrid Working Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Technical Security: Support Thales UK in ensuring all IS/IT technical security measures are implemented, enhanced and developed where necessary, to ensure successful and timely security assurance via on-going through-life continual assurance and compliance programmes. Technical Security Point of Contact (PoC) : Provide a central PoC for all IS/IT technical security matters and concerns, supporting delivery teams and businesses throughout project lifecycles. Change management : Conduct security reviews of internal/ externally connected platform related changes ensuring Security risks, impacts and mitigations are managed appropriately. Cloud Security: provide security guidance around the secure deployment and usage of Thales adopted public cloud infrastructure and/or SaaS services (e.g., Azure) in compliance with government security guidelines, Thales's policy and industry accepted "good practices" for security. Compliance & Governance: ensure Thales on-premises and cloud environments comply with government policies, such as Cyber Essentials, DefStan 05-138, UK GDPR, NCSC guidelines and other applicable contractual and regulatory frameworks. Evidence Continual Security Assurance: Creation, Maintenance and Review of all IS/IT technical security documentation, policy and procedures associated with Thales' IS/IT networks, systems and applications, as per Customer (primarily HMG UK MOD) and Thales Group policy and mandatory requirements. Incident Response: Be responsible for the reporting, investigation and analysis of security incidents and potential breaches within classified environments, working with the Thales UK Incident management team to ensure identified issues are resolved quickly. IS/IT Squad Engagement: Develop security requirements, epics and stories, along with guidance & governance to squads to ensure data protection and data security are included in the scope of new and existing IS/IT Squad activities, initiatives and projects. Risk Focused Delivery: Able to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure proposed solutions provide the required level of security assurance in line with data processing requirements, as well as Thales and customer risk appetites. Risk Management: Responsibility for developing and coordinating the implementation of formal and regular technical risk and compliance assessments of Thales' IS environments, recommending remedial action where required. Third Party CoCo Assurance: Provide assurance and ensure successful and secure delivery of all Code of Connections (CoCos), associated cryptographic products, key material and required documentation. Training & Development : Engage in continuous learning and development both for yourself as well as supporting less experienced Thales UK staff in their development. Demonstrable experience of applying security principles within an agile delivery framework. Evidential experience as subject matter expert in the evaluation and implementation of technical security products and solutions for Public or Private sector organisations. Evidential experience in the identification, assessment and management of technical security risks, developing risk mitigation strategies, and tracking residual risk throughout the risk lifecycle. Demonstrable experience of managing assurance and/or compliance activities associated with a defined security standard (ISO 27001, Def-Stan 05-138, NIST SP 800- , NIST CSF). Experience developing security assurance frameworks and governance models. Experience in performing formal risk assessments and production of security reporting artefacts within both on-premises and cloud-based environments. Evidential experience as subject matter expert in the evaluation and implementation of technical security products for MS Office 365, Azure cloud based Public or Private sector organisations. Able to effectively communicate highly technical security concepts, implementations, and issues, both verbally and in writing to management, clients and staff at all levels. Able to interpret detailed system design documentation, identifying potential security risks and recommend mitigations containing levels of security appropriate to the associated risk levels. Able to interpret security standards and derive solution specific security requirements from these and assess solutions against these standards for compliance for both new and changes to existing systems/applications. Able to provide analytical advice on the security implications of new and existing systems and for all proposed changes to said systems. Ability to provide technical security advice to business areas when required and to provide technical security input to the security risk registers. Demonstrable understanding of security across the full stack of information systems, (network, infrastructure and applications) both on-premises and cloud-hosted (MS Azure, Oracle, AWS; PaaS, IaaS and SaaS). Ensure compliance with MOD/UK Government security governance frameworks. Ensure that the activities embody a compliancy approach such that Security Architecture and Services manage risk, maximising business value with appropriate security. In-depth experience of technical security issues and remediation activities across a range of system and application platforms, including cloud-based and on-premises. Working knowledge of UK Government and MOD security standards for defence suppliers (such as Def Stan 05-138 v4, DEFCON, NCSC cloud security principles) is required. Info. Security
A leading technology and service company is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager in Belfast. This hybrid role involves advising on commercial issues and managing risks associated with contracts. Candidates should have a strong commercial background and the ability to build relationships across all project phases. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package including bonuses, annual leave, and healthcare. Flexible working arrangements are supported, aligning with the company's commitment to employee well-being.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
A leading technology and service company is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager in Belfast. This hybrid role involves advising on commercial issues and managing risks associated with contracts. Candidates should have a strong commercial background and the ability to build relationships across all project phases. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package including bonuses, annual leave, and healthcare. Flexible working arrangements are supported, aligning with the company's commitment to employee well-being.
A leading defence technology company in Crawley is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to ensure the successful delivery of bids with a hybrid working arrangement. This role requires proven expertise in bid management within a complex multidisciplinary context. You will be responsible for leading bid activities, preparing proposals, and overseeing cost estimation. The position offers a competitive benefits package including a performance-related bonus, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
A leading defence technology company in Crawley is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to ensure the successful delivery of bids with a hybrid working arrangement. This role requires proven expertise in bid management within a complex multidisciplinary context. You will be responsible for leading bid activities, preparing proposals, and overseeing cost estimation. The position offers a competitive benefits package including a performance-related bonus, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
Engineering Delivery Manager page is loaded Engineering Delivery Managerremote type: Hybridlocations: Glasgowtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLocation: Glasgow, United KingdomTogether we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Delivery Manager within Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME).This role will be on at least one of our significant development and production projects within OME. As an Engineering Delivery Manager you will work in collaboration with the Programme Managers, the Engineering Delivery Lead, the Head of Engineering Delivery and the wider engineering team to ensure delivery of the engineering development projects.In this role you will be responsible for: leading high performing, multi-discipline engineering teams to generate engineering solutions that meet the Customer needs the definition of the engineering delivery strategy and resource profile based on the engineering estimates to ensure the delivery of the project managing the interfaces with the overall delivery strategy for the wider programme defining the organisation and work breakdown, with the Programme Manager, required to deliver to the Customer needs defining and being in charge of meeting cost, schedule and quality of the whole engineering delivery for the programme defining the engineering team's work packages in terms of resources required, budgets assigned to each task, risks and assumptions on these and the timescales to deliver within the planning and prioritisation of activities required to deliver the solution to the contract schedule, costs and quality day to day management of the engineering team's activities ensuring proactive management of issues, opportunities and risks managing and reporting of the engineering efficiency for the project the identification of re-use opportunities across the project act as the People Manager for the engineering team on the project and provide feedback into the people manager reviews with the functional discipline leadsThe successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering with experience in successfully defining and leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. They will be highly customer focused with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast moving environment with multiple parallel objectives and have an understanding of systems engineering life cycle, practices and tools. Knowledge and experience of naval, air or land products would be beneficial to this role.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following, aligned to the Thales Leadership Behavioural Model: acting with agility to ensure that the business objectives remain in focus dealing with multiple strands of complexity to achieve business objectives engaging with stakeholders to achieve a common goal creating a competitive advantage by managing risk, identifying opportunities and fostering continuous improvement supporting the development of others to ensure we continuously improve for our customersThis role will work closely with the Programme Manager and the Project Design Authority (PDA) for the specific projects. This role will report to the Head of Engineering Delivery. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats . It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Engineering Delivery Manager page is loaded Engineering Delivery Managerremote type: Hybridlocations: Glasgowtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLocation: Glasgow, United KingdomTogether we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Delivery Manager within Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME).This role will be on at least one of our significant development and production projects within OME. As an Engineering Delivery Manager you will work in collaboration with the Programme Managers, the Engineering Delivery Lead, the Head of Engineering Delivery and the wider engineering team to ensure delivery of the engineering development projects.In this role you will be responsible for: leading high performing, multi-discipline engineering teams to generate engineering solutions that meet the Customer needs the definition of the engineering delivery strategy and resource profile based on the engineering estimates to ensure the delivery of the project managing the interfaces with the overall delivery strategy for the wider programme defining the organisation and work breakdown, with the Programme Manager, required to deliver to the Customer needs defining and being in charge of meeting cost, schedule and quality of the whole engineering delivery for the programme defining the engineering team's work packages in terms of resources required, budgets assigned to each task, risks and assumptions on these and the timescales to deliver within the planning and prioritisation of activities required to deliver the solution to the contract schedule, costs and quality day to day management of the engineering team's activities ensuring proactive management of issues, opportunities and risks managing and reporting of the engineering efficiency for the project the identification of re-use opportunities across the project act as the People Manager for the engineering team on the project and provide feedback into the people manager reviews with the functional discipline leadsThe successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering with experience in successfully defining and leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. They will be highly customer focused with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast moving environment with multiple parallel objectives and have an understanding of systems engineering life cycle, practices and tools. Knowledge and experience of naval, air or land products would be beneficial to this role.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following, aligned to the Thales Leadership Behavioural Model: acting with agility to ensure that the business objectives remain in focus dealing with multiple strands of complexity to achieve business objectives engaging with stakeholders to achieve a common goal creating a competitive advantage by managing risk, identifying opportunities and fostering continuous improvement supporting the development of others to ensure we continuously improve for our customersThis role will work closely with the Programme Manager and the Project Design Authority (PDA) for the specific projects. This role will report to the Head of Engineering Delivery. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats . It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!
Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Analogue RF Engineer Location: Crawley, full-time hybrid working with 3 days in the office, plus travel What the role has to offer Join us for exceptional growth opportunities and increasing technical responsibility You'll gain hands-on experience in RF and analogue support, primarily in HF with exciting opportunities in VHF We aim to triple in size over the coming years through self-funded development and a passionate, talented team Our Opportunity Join our team to provide hands-on RF and analogue support, focusing mainly on the HF domain with opportunities to work in VHF as well. Your day-to-day will involve evaluating solutions, troubleshooting, and designing circuits using simulation tools like RF and Spice to enhance development. You'll create detailed circuit schematics and collaborate closely with PCB layout engineers to bring designs to life. Additionally, you'll design electronic hardware rigs and assemblies, performing integration, verification, and qualification testing. You'll produce comprehensive design documentation throughout the product lifecycle-from capturing requirements to defining test specifications. This role offers excellent growth potential, with opportunities to take on increasing technical responsibility as you develop your expertise.Applicants can include suitably experienced RF Network Architects, RF Electronic Hardware Engineers, and Analogue RF Engineers seeking a new challenge. We also welcome applications from Junior Analogue RF Engineers and Associate RF Engineers eager to take the next step in their careers. Building a Future, we can all trust. SIX supplies defence and security customers with secure communications and resilient network, intelligence and surveillance systems, command and control systems and information systems security solutions. Thales designs radios and embedded and tactical communications systems for all three sectors (land, air and sea), identification friend or foe (IFF) systems, radio navigation systems and solutions for electronic communications warfare.Hardware forms the backbone of many of Thales's state-of-the-art solutions, driven by innovation and the pursuit of new technologies. In this field, you'll be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking solutions that impress and exceed our customers' expectations. What We Offer You We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance related annual bonus (VCP) Pension - match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary Life Assurance - 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme) Income Protection - 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years Annual Leave - 201 hours, bank holidays, plus 1 company day Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 1:00pm 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities Access to flexible benefits and discounts - dental insurance, buying & selling annual leave, cycle to work, and many more Key Responsibilities and Tasks Lead the design and development of innovative, reliable solutions that push the boundaries of technology and deliver real-world impact Conduct thorough testing, measurement, debugging, and verification to ensure products meet the highest standards of performance and quality Utilize advanced simulation and analysis tools to optimize designs and anticipate challenges before they arise Present complex technical issues clearly and confidently during design reviews, influencing decision-making and driving project success Prepare detailed, well-structured design documents that guide teams and stakeholders through every stage of development Provide proactive technical support to production teams, ensuring smooth transitions from design to manufacturing and maintaining product excellence About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. BEng Hons in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or Electronic & Communication Engineering, or related discipline and/ or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline Relevant design and product development experience (commercial, industrial, or defence) Knowledge of engineering processes and lifecycles, including DDQS and Lean Engineering Understanding of Design for Manufacture, Test, and Support Experience with HF system challenges such as cosite interference and transmitter/receiver co-location Familiarity with HF communication standards, topside modelling, and link budget analysis would be valuable Design knowledge of RF components: power amplifiers, filters, splitters, amplifiers, combiners, receivers, oscillators, frequency synthesizers, RF cosite, and EMC Knowledge of V/UHF systems and techniques would be advantageous Awareness of digital control (microprocessors, programmable devices, DSP, FPGA, memory) and DSP techniques is desirable Proficient in CAD tools: Cadence DE HDL, Microwave Office, LTSpiceTake the next step in your RF and analogue engineering career - apply now to join our innovative team and shape the future of cutting-edge communication technologies! Security Clearance Statement This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Analogue RF Engineer Location: Crawley, full-time hybrid working with 3 days in the office, plus travel What the role has to offer Join us for exceptional growth opportunities and increasing technical responsibility You'll gain hands-on experience in RF and analogue support, primarily in HF with exciting opportunities in VHF We aim to triple in size over the coming years through self-funded development and a passionate, talented team Our Opportunity Join our team to provide hands-on RF and analogue support, focusing mainly on the HF domain with opportunities to work in VHF as well. Your day-to-day will involve evaluating solutions, troubleshooting, and designing circuits using simulation tools like RF and Spice to enhance development. You'll create detailed circuit schematics and collaborate closely with PCB layout engineers to bring designs to life. Additionally, you'll design electronic hardware rigs and assemblies, performing integration, verification, and qualification testing. You'll produce comprehensive design documentation throughout the product lifecycle-from capturing requirements to defining test specifications. This role offers excellent growth potential, with opportunities to take on increasing technical responsibility as you develop your expertise.Applicants can include suitably experienced RF Network Architects, RF Electronic Hardware Engineers, and Analogue RF Engineers seeking a new challenge. We also welcome applications from Junior Analogue RF Engineers and Associate RF Engineers eager to take the next step in their careers. Building a Future, we can all trust. SIX supplies defence and security customers with secure communications and resilient network, intelligence and surveillance systems, command and control systems and information systems security solutions. Thales designs radios and embedded and tactical communications systems for all three sectors (land, air and sea), identification friend or foe (IFF) systems, radio navigation systems and solutions for electronic communications warfare.Hardware forms the backbone of many of Thales's state-of-the-art solutions, driven by innovation and the pursuit of new technologies. In this field, you'll be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking solutions that impress and exceed our customers' expectations. What We Offer You We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance related annual bonus (VCP) Pension - match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary Life Assurance - 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme) Income Protection - 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years Annual Leave - 201 hours, bank holidays, plus 1 company day Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 1:00pm 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities Access to flexible benefits and discounts - dental insurance, buying & selling annual leave, cycle to work, and many more Key Responsibilities and Tasks Lead the design and development of innovative, reliable solutions that push the boundaries of technology and deliver real-world impact Conduct thorough testing, measurement, debugging, and verification to ensure products meet the highest standards of performance and quality Utilize advanced simulation and analysis tools to optimize designs and anticipate challenges before they arise Present complex technical issues clearly and confidently during design reviews, influencing decision-making and driving project success Prepare detailed, well-structured design documents that guide teams and stakeholders through every stage of development Provide proactive technical support to production teams, ensuring smooth transitions from design to manufacturing and maintaining product excellence About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. BEng Hons in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or Electronic & Communication Engineering, or related discipline and/ or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline Relevant design and product development experience (commercial, industrial, or defence) Knowledge of engineering processes and lifecycles, including DDQS and Lean Engineering Understanding of Design for Manufacture, Test, and Support Experience with HF system challenges such as cosite interference and transmitter/receiver co-location Familiarity with HF communication standards, topside modelling, and link budget analysis would be valuable Design knowledge of RF components: power amplifiers, filters, splitters, amplifiers, combiners, receivers, oscillators, frequency synthesizers, RF cosite, and EMC Knowledge of V/UHF systems and techniques would be advantageous Awareness of digital control (microprocessors, programmable devices, DSP, FPGA, memory) and DSP techniques is desirable Proficient in CAD tools: Cadence DE HDL, Microwave Office, LTSpiceTake the next step in your RF and analogue engineering career - apply now to join our innovative team and shape the future of cutting-edge communication technologies! Security Clearance Statement This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting
Location: Manor Royal Crawley, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Configuration Management Administrator Crawley -Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite) What the role has to offer: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group Our Opportunity We have a great opportunity for a Configuration Management Administrator to join the Thales Underwater systems(UWS) engineering team.As a Configuration Management Administrator within Thales, you will: Be responsible for the registration and release of data managed in configuration Verify the integrity, validity and maintenance of records relating to the data, including traceability and history over the entire life cycle Take in charge the verification of the completeness of technical and non-technical data (whether internally and externally) Ensure the provision of up-to-date data to the relevant functions Record configuration baselines and provide status on identified gaps or omissions Translate the decisions of the Configuration Manager into the tool as required Be a configuration management tool (PLM) expert and provide support to the project/product team Archive obsolete data About You PROFILE: You graduated with a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) and have experience in configuration management processes You are a communicator and a team player: you are willing to help and establish strong relationships with the rest of the team You are said to be methodical and meticulous, with a keen eye for details and advanced organizational skills You are proactiveCOMPETENCIES: You are able to understand configuration management processes and tools through the prism of contractual requirements and stakeholders' needs You foster continuous improvement and encourage a culture of feedback You are able to multi-task and prioritise without requiring regular direct supervision You can support the team with your good knowledge of configuration management tools & practices, as well as that of the Product Lifecycle Management domain (tools, technical data, reporting) You have the ability to establish and meet deadlines You understand the importance of data integrity Security Clearance statement Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - What We Can Offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility: Your health and well-being matter to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, hybrid working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Benefits at Thales :Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a benefits package, which includes; Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm Hybrid working Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover Progression and Development Opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Development focused targets, along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Location: Manor Royal Crawley, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Configuration Management Administrator Crawley -Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite) What the role has to offer: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group Our Opportunity We have a great opportunity for a Configuration Management Administrator to join the Thales Underwater systems(UWS) engineering team.As a Configuration Management Administrator within Thales, you will: Be responsible for the registration and release of data managed in configuration Verify the integrity, validity and maintenance of records relating to the data, including traceability and history over the entire life cycle Take in charge the verification of the completeness of technical and non-technical data (whether internally and externally) Ensure the provision of up-to-date data to the relevant functions Record configuration baselines and provide status on identified gaps or omissions Translate the decisions of the Configuration Manager into the tool as required Be a configuration management tool (PLM) expert and provide support to the project/product team Archive obsolete data About You PROFILE: You graduated with a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) and have experience in configuration management processes You are a communicator and a team player: you are willing to help and establish strong relationships with the rest of the team You are said to be methodical and meticulous, with a keen eye for details and advanced organizational skills You are proactiveCOMPETENCIES: You are able to understand configuration management processes and tools through the prism of contractual requirements and stakeholders' needs You foster continuous improvement and encourage a culture of feedback You are able to multi-task and prioritise without requiring regular direct supervision You can support the team with your good knowledge of configuration management tools & practices, as well as that of the Product Lifecycle Management domain (tools, technical data, reporting) You have the ability to establish and meet deadlines You understand the importance of data integrity Security Clearance statement Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - What We Can Offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility: Your health and well-being matter to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, hybrid working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Benefits at Thales :Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a benefits package, which includes; Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm Hybrid working Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover Progression and Development Opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Development focused targets, along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!
A leading technology solutions provider seeks a Cybersecurity Operation Lead in Templecombe, UK. This role involves managing the cyber posture of various platforms, ensuring compliance with security standards, and leading a team to support effective cybersecurity practices. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and strong leadership skills. The company promotes flexible working arrangements to support employee well-being.
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
A leading technology solutions provider seeks a Cybersecurity Operation Lead in Templecombe, UK. This role involves managing the cyber posture of various platforms, ensuring compliance with security standards, and leading a team to support effective cybersecurity practices. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and strong leadership skills. The company promotes flexible working arrangements to support employee well-being.
Manufacturing Engineer page is loaded Manufacturing Engineerremote type: On-Sitelocations: Templecombetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLocation: Templecombe, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Manufacturing Engineer Location - Templecombe 4 Day Week (Monday-Thursday) You'll play an integral role within the wider Industrial footprint for key products, driving the right behaviours in Design for Manufacture within Engineering and Projects, and being a subject matter expert supporting Procurement ensuring our supply chain delivers robust products. What the role has to offer: An established manufacturing plant with a strong order book Career Development Working alongside time served engineers Our Opportunity You will contribute to the definition, implementation, and maintenance of the Industrial Strategy for existing products and new products (transverse activity extending between upstream/downstream) providing day-to-day technical support to the on-site industrial footprint. Day to day tasks: Identify opportunities for manufacturing equipment capital purchases with financial assessment (Cost-Benefit Analysis & ROI's) completed Assess Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of products by reviewing the product maturity with project teams to identify and minimise risk Define, set up, prepare and optimise manufacturing processes and tooling for a defined area or product line Contribute to Health, Safety and Environment processes Define and optimise manufacturing documentation, tools, workflows for manufacturing and inspection based on the information supplied by upstream R&D engineering departments Contribute to the technological innovation to reduce costs and workflows, whilst guaranteeing the feasibility and reproducibility of the process Attend Material Review Boards and Configuration Control Boards on behalf of manufacturing, actively manage failures and changes Implement test & control plans for manufacturing equipment About You As an experienced Manufacturing Engineer, your background will include working within a low to medium volume, light mechanical / electro-mechanical production environment and have knowledge and/or experience of the below. Awareness and use of continuous improvement techniques and implementing lean manufacturing Experience of manufacturing systems, including routings, BOM s, Concessions and Change Requests Broad process knowledge including machining, assembly (both mechanical and electronic) and test Clear and concise communication skills, including the ability to produce high standard documentation for project and external use Must be eligible to obtain SC level security clearance. What we can offer 4 day working week Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Progression and Development Opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailer Flexibility Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer page is loaded Manufacturing Engineerremote type: On-Sitelocations: Templecombetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLocation: Templecombe, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Manufacturing Engineer Location - Templecombe 4 Day Week (Monday-Thursday) You'll play an integral role within the wider Industrial footprint for key products, driving the right behaviours in Design for Manufacture within Engineering and Projects, and being a subject matter expert supporting Procurement ensuring our supply chain delivers robust products. What the role has to offer: An established manufacturing plant with a strong order book Career Development Working alongside time served engineers Our Opportunity You will contribute to the definition, implementation, and maintenance of the Industrial Strategy for existing products and new products (transverse activity extending between upstream/downstream) providing day-to-day technical support to the on-site industrial footprint. Day to day tasks: Identify opportunities for manufacturing equipment capital purchases with financial assessment (Cost-Benefit Analysis & ROI's) completed Assess Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of products by reviewing the product maturity with project teams to identify and minimise risk Define, set up, prepare and optimise manufacturing processes and tooling for a defined area or product line Contribute to Health, Safety and Environment processes Define and optimise manufacturing documentation, tools, workflows for manufacturing and inspection based on the information supplied by upstream R&D engineering departments Contribute to the technological innovation to reduce costs and workflows, whilst guaranteeing the feasibility and reproducibility of the process Attend Material Review Boards and Configuration Control Boards on behalf of manufacturing, actively manage failures and changes Implement test & control plans for manufacturing equipment About You As an experienced Manufacturing Engineer, your background will include working within a low to medium volume, light mechanical / electro-mechanical production environment and have knowledge and/or experience of the below. Awareness and use of continuous improvement techniques and implementing lean manufacturing Experience of manufacturing systems, including routings, BOM s, Concessions and Change Requests Broad process knowledge including machining, assembly (both mechanical and electronic) and test Clear and concise communication skills, including the ability to produce high standard documentation for project and external use Must be eligible to obtain SC level security clearance. What we can offer 4 day working week Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Progression and Development Opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailer Flexibility Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!
A leading technology company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Templecombe to implement strategic improvements in the production process. The role includes assessing manufacturing readiness levels, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Flexibility and work-life balance are prioritized, with a four-day work week and various employee benefits including pension and leave policies. Eligible candidates must obtain SC level security clearance. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
A leading technology company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Templecombe to implement strategic improvements in the production process. The role includes assessing manufacturing readiness levels, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Flexibility and work-life balance are prioritized, with a four-day work week and various employee benefits including pension and leave policies. Eligible candidates must obtain SC level security clearance. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.
Work Package Manager for Test Engineering page is loaded Work Package Manager for Test Engineeringremote type: On-Sitelocations: Glasgowtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: RLocation: Glasgow, United KingdomTogether we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Work Package Manager - Test Engineering Location : Glasgow What the role has to offer: There is an opportunity to work as a Work Package Manager on test engineering projects, managing a key element of the project (being responsible for tasking, resource management, budget adherence, performance monitoring, reporting and on time delivery within the work package). As a Work Package Manager, you will work with a range of complex internal and external stakeholders, helping to identify and mitigate project risks, whilst striving to achieve efficient on time quality deliverables. In addition, the Work Package Manager will support the PM by acting as their delegate on a mutually agreed basis. Core Benefits: On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: Performance-related bonus 37 hours a week working Mon - Thurs. () start for a () finish 201 hours annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare (grade dependent) Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Key responsibilities: The Work Package Manager is responsible for generation and maintenance of Work Package estimates. Definition of the Work Package scope, including deliverables & milestones. Formal acceptance of the Work Package in consultation with and on behalf of the team who will be delivering the Work Package scope. Allocation of tasks to the delivery team, overseeing progress and co-ordinating delivery as required. Ensuring Work Package activities are defined, organised and planned in accordance with budget, scheduling, performance and quality requirements as defined in the Work Package Definition Document Regular reporting on Work Package progress using the defined template(s) Ensure delivery of the Work Package continuously meets the requirements as set out in the WPDD. Ensure that Work Package quality is maintained to the correct standard to assure customer and stakeholder satisfaction. Identify, act upon and communicate risks, issues and opportunities developing mitigation actions to supporting successful Work Package delivery Ensure the Work Package is closed effectively (e.g. archiving of documents, closing the expenditure authorisations, capitalising and sharing lessons learnt About you: Proven experience as a Work Package Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager in a large complex organisation, with people management responsibilities. Understanding of project, goals, objectives, and strategy for achieving these, ability to then translate to objectives and strategy for a work package. Experience of managing project risks and opportunities proactively with internal and external stakeholders. An understanding of the financial cycle of a project. Proven experience supporting customer negotiations. Show an understanding of the main tools & principles required. Effective at operating across functional and departmental boundaries (working in a matrix style organisation). This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Work Package Manager for Test Engineering page is loaded Work Package Manager for Test Engineeringremote type: On-Sitelocations: Glasgowtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: RLocation: Glasgow, United KingdomTogether we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Work Package Manager - Test Engineering Location : Glasgow What the role has to offer: There is an opportunity to work as a Work Package Manager on test engineering projects, managing a key element of the project (being responsible for tasking, resource management, budget adherence, performance monitoring, reporting and on time delivery within the work package). As a Work Package Manager, you will work with a range of complex internal and external stakeholders, helping to identify and mitigate project risks, whilst striving to achieve efficient on time quality deliverables. In addition, the Work Package Manager will support the PM by acting as their delegate on a mutually agreed basis. Core Benefits: On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: Performance-related bonus 37 hours a week working Mon - Thurs. () start for a () finish 201 hours annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare (grade dependent) Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Key responsibilities: The Work Package Manager is responsible for generation and maintenance of Work Package estimates. Definition of the Work Package scope, including deliverables & milestones. Formal acceptance of the Work Package in consultation with and on behalf of the team who will be delivering the Work Package scope. Allocation of tasks to the delivery team, overseeing progress and co-ordinating delivery as required. Ensuring Work Package activities are defined, organised and planned in accordance with budget, scheduling, performance and quality requirements as defined in the Work Package Definition Document Regular reporting on Work Package progress using the defined template(s) Ensure delivery of the Work Package continuously meets the requirements as set out in the WPDD. Ensure that Work Package quality is maintained to the correct standard to assure customer and stakeholder satisfaction. Identify, act upon and communicate risks, issues and opportunities developing mitigation actions to supporting successful Work Package delivery Ensure the Work Package is closed effectively (e.g. archiving of documents, closing the expenditure authorisations, capitalising and sharing lessons learnt About you: Proven experience as a Work Package Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager in a large complex organisation, with people management responsibilities. Understanding of project, goals, objectives, and strategy for achieving these, ability to then translate to objectives and strategy for a work package. Experience of managing project risks and opportunities proactively with internal and external stakeholders. An understanding of the financial cycle of a project. Proven experience supporting customer negotiations. Show an understanding of the main tools & principles required. Effective at operating across functional and departmental boundaries (working in a matrix style organisation). This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. 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