What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Concurrent Manufacturing Engineer position at Thales Defense & Security, Inc.?
Req Id: 398
Location:
CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871
Date: Sep 9, 2026
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60 years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!
Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)
Responsibilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at careers@thalesdsi.com.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.
If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 202-961-1016.
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
Location:
CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871
Date: Sep 9, 2026
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60 years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!
Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)
- Competitive Salary
- Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
- Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
- Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
- Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
- 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
Responsibilities
- Lead complex quoting efforts and validate team estimates.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement advanced work cells.
- Audit and continuously improve standards and routings.
- Plan, lead, and document full-scale Kaizen events.
- Ability to use advanced functions of PLM and CreoView.
- Design complex tooling; mentor others on design best practices.
- Define standards and review documentation from team members.
- Lead large layout initiatives; collaborate with facilities team.
- Develop and implement ergonomic solutions across multiple cells.
- Lead manufacturing readiness and process development efforts.
- Guide design teams on DFM implementation; ability to use Valor to assist in process.
- Can review CCA BOM using Silicon Experts for OBS, single source, part availability and part life span.
- Provides mentoring, guidance and support to more junior and new engineers.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- BSEE/BSCE/BSME/BSCS or equivalent 4-year degree.
- 4-8 years as an engineer, to include experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical ability in electro-mechanical assembly, previous SMT experience a plus.
- Continuous improvements based on statistical analysis and LEAN techniques.
- Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 and AS9100 standards.
- Strong foundation with ERP and MES systems- SAP S/4 HANA preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – to include active listen, ability to consider varying views, options and perspectives.
For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at careers@thalesdsi.com.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.
If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 202-961-1016.
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
Salary : $101,792 - $130,068