In 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, defense, security, and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow possible.

About the team:

The world of creating simulators in the defense industry is very much like building virtual worlds in computer games, but from the ground up and with many interesting technical challenges in relation to hardware choices, software solutions, sub-systems, performance, etc. The end goal is to allow Thales to test the systems and offer realistic virtual training worlds for the end-user within our TACTICOS product.

At Thales, there are many teams that require simulators for their sub-systems. Within detailed virtual worlds, they mirror the characteristics and behavior of radars, cannons, missiles, and much more. Currently, the commonalities between these simulators, such as video streams and supporting frameworks, are coordinated and developed within our team. Later, when teams start using these frameworks, wider coordination of ideas, processes, support, feature development, requirements, and design is needed from our team.

These simulations are used to simulate and test our TACTICOS software. TACTICOS is a software product that runs on tactical displays onboard naval vessels such as full-size frigates and destroyers. It provides situational awareness to naval vessels during a wide range of mission packages, allowing them to interpret their surroundings (up to hundreds of kilometers away) and to respond as needed. These missions range from humanitarian assistance during earthquakes to combatting piracy and drug smuggling, military engagements, and more. TACTICOS technology is used on board more than 160 ships operated by 25 navies worldwide.

About the job:

You would be our Java Developer and would work closely with your Product Owner, Software System Engineer, Scrum Master, and other Developers. Together you contribute to a multidisciplinary and self-organizing Agile team. The role is very varied, it consists of, but is certainly not limited to:

De-risk and prototype unproven simulation technologies;
Develop simulation frameworks to be used by other teams;
You are great at grasping complicated ideas;
Has an opportunity to work closely with large international customers, suppliers, and governments to define and present our solutions, capture requirements, etc.

Thales offers careers, not just jobs. You will have the opportunity to develop towards Chief Product Owner in your area of expertise, System Engineer, or many other roles within Thales.

We are in search of a colleague who:

Is passionate about technology. Is creative, open, flexible, and a real team player;
Wants to contribute to a safe and secure society;
Has graduated at Bachelor or Master level in the area of software engineering, information/computer science, or similar with an interest in complex systems, simulators, virtual reality or gaming engines;
Several years of work experience;
Is capable of rapidly mastering new domains and techniques;
Is in possession of an EU nationality.

What's in it for you?

A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas;
Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regard to technical, commercial, or international skills;
Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe;
A comfortable workspace in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work-life balance;
You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it;
A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness, and relocation costs;
40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

Your great journey starts here, apply now!

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