Head of System Engineering
Thales is a world leader in precision guided rocket systems for helicopters and jet aircraft. To meet its ambitious production and product development roadmap, Thales is looking for a Head of System Engineer.
The successful candidate will manage a multidisciplinary team of developers within the Engineering department. They will be involved in the design, development, and qualification activities of new products or concepts and provide technical support to Operations and Projects for the in-service product line.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the Discipline Practices and Tools tailoring and deployment across Projects and Products
* Developing and improving skills to integrate rocket systems on various platforms
* Capturing and sharing knowledge and assets
* Fostering continuous improvement through root cause analysis and problem solving
* Managing people within the discipline and ensuring their development
Requirements include:
* A Master's degree in Engineering or a relevant field, with significant experience in team management
* Expertise in systems engineering, including embedded hardware, software, algorithms, and modeling
* Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and Lean Management approaches
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Fluency in English and French