Technical Lead

Role overview

Technical Lead at Thales

Software specification

Responsibilities

• Design and development
• Testing
• Maintenance and technical support
• Prototyping new tools
• These responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with aeronautical software certification standards.
• We also place great importance on soft skills, adaptability, open-mindedness, and a commitment to continuous improvement, self-learning, and sharing acquired knowledge.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in software development in C++.
• Strong Knowledge on the OOPS concepts.
• Establish and adhere to coding standards
• Ability to create specifications, design, and test documents
• Organize document reviews with quality managers
• Participate in the planning of software activities
• Familiarity in avionics with any one Aeronautical standard: DO-178, DO-330, DO-200...
• Experience working in international, cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Prior experience in FMS Software life cycle, ARINC 424 and Navigation Databases.
• Basic knowledge of Python and SQL.
• Ability to mentor and grow team talent
• Experience in driving workflow and process improvements within Navigation Database sourcing and packaging
• Demonstrated ability to visualize risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Positive, proactive, and hands-on approach
• Experience working in a time-constrained, dynamic environment
• At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do.
• Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do.
• Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges.
• From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence.
• Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
• Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others.
• Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India.
• Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors.
• Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs.
• The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.
• We are looking for a Technical Lead responsible for the preparation, generation, and improvement of Navigation Databases to enable efficient and accurate navigation services for FMS and other navigation systems.
• Location: Bangalore [India]