Location: Overland Park, United States of AmericaThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Technical Lead

Overland Park, KS

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Technical Leader to work ONSITE (can be hybrid) in Overland Park, KS or Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Thales’ Navigation And non-radar Surveillance (NAS) business segment, part of the Thales Land and Air Systems Global Business Unit, architects solutions used by over two-thirds of all planes worldwide to take off and land safely. Our Ground Navigation portfolio offers a complete range of products, which includes the latest generation of ground-based navigational aids (NAVAIDs) (e.g. ILS, DME, TACAN & VOR) and non-radar surveillance (e.g. ADS-B). With more than 10,000 NAVAIDs and non-radar surveillance installed worldwide in 180 countries, we are world leaders in the NAVAIDs market.

In this position, you will be responsible for the technical project deliveries to either internal or external customers. The candidate will lead a team of engineers to produce project deliverables that meet cost, schedule and technical goals. The Technical Leader works closely with the Project Manager to ensure all technical objectives of the project are being met. Our products are Navigation Aids (NAVAIDs) and vary between full design and development projects to delivery based projects. This role is also known as a Lead Project Engineer, Engineering Delivery Manager, or Solution Engineering Manager. The Technical Leader will report directly to the local Engineering Manager of the Thales NAS business segment.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage scope and schedule to provide high quality deliverables per internal and external customer commitments/requirements.
• Ensure that the project deliverables meet the customer's requirements, contract specification and the necessary clearances (e.g. security, safety, export control).
• Hold the engineering team responsible for meeting the technical expectations listed above.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customer on all technical issues.
• Produce project planning, requirements, and testing documents while playing an active part in the day-to-day design and development decision-making process.
• Communicate effectively, professionally and in a timely manner with internal personnel, external customers, consultants and subcontractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another technical field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another technical field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
• 6 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including Project Engineering.
• Knowledgeable in electrical engineering; specifically, the design and implementation of circuit card assemblies.
• Technical leadership – with a proven ability to build and sustain good working relationships with staff, peers and managers, customers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to develop innovative and low risk practical engineering strategies to manage a complex project across the full project lifecycle.
• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law. Must be a U.S. Person as defined in applicable law, or otherwise authorized or eligible for authorization, to access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Office hours are centered around a 9/80 alternative work schedule in a hybrid work environment.
• Physical Office Environment: Typical Office Environment – Must be able to sit, stand and walk with occasional lifting required up to 25Lbs
• Travel: Anticipated to be less than 10% annually. Trips can be both domestic and international travel and less than 5 days in length, with international trips up to 7 days in length.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health and Dental plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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