Software Engineer

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

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 five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, 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.

Digital Software Engineer – Flexible UK Location

Working pattern centred around you!

Does the opportunity to work on new and modern technology sound appealing to you? Do you really want to work in an environment where you decide what time you start, what time you finish and where and how you work? Then read on and apply…….

We are looking for a talented software engineer, with experience producing web applications fed by a micro-service oriented architecture, to join Thales Training Solutions at what is an exciting time.

You will be joining an existing team of dynamic engineers to play a key role in delivering Thales’ next generation of simulation and training services.

The teams work within an Agile development environment, using modern Continuous Integration (CI) processes and tooling.

Your role

• Undertake the specification, design, implementation, test and integration of software in line with company processes and to required standards

• Accurately define and estimate required effort for tasks

• Contribute to successfully meet project and product deliverables within schedule and to budget

• Produce quality software products by ensuring interfaces are well defined and documented, as well as correctly adhered to and understood

• Mentor and share knowledge with junior team members

• Work closely with Systems engineering to ensure traceable verification and validation of requirements

• Professionally interact with internal and external customers to understand their needs

• Provide feedback on the efficiency and effectiveness of the development environment

We are looking for talented software engineers that meet some or all of the requirements below:

• Angular or React

• JavaScript / TypeScript

• HTML

• CSS

• Software Continuous Integration & Delivery (CI/CD) ways of working

• Full software development lifecycle experience

Thales Training Solutions

Our simulators and training services help seasoned staff keep up-to-date, and equip the next generation of the armed forces across the World, from fighter pilots to front-line soldiers. We provide nations with products ranging from computer-based training (CBT), through to full-motion flight simulators and fully equipped in-theatre replica armoured vehicles. Every member of our workforce makes a difference as part of high-performing teams.

Additional Security Information

Due to the sensitive nature of much of the work undertaken by Thales Training Solutions, all applicants must hold or be eligible for UK MoD Security Clearance (SC level minimum).

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. Great journeys start here, apply now!