Software Function Lead

3 months ago


Crawley, United Kingdom Thales Full time

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

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.

We are currently looking for a Software Function Leader to join Thales UK Avionics Division based in Crawley, United Kingdom.

As a Software Function Leader you will have the opportunity to lead software delivery teams across a range of projects, operating systems and development environments.

You will play a pivotal role within the Software Function working across a range of technology based solutions for Civil and Military customers in the areas of airborne voice and data communication services to support cockpit and cabin; secure on-board connectivity to facilitate multiple levels of secure information exchange; and tactical mission support from planning to execution and post flight review.

This position will be part of the Software leadership team, supporting a range of product developments. Through the Thales UK software wider community you will gain exposure to a broad range of Thales products across all business lines. You will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills, and over time you will have the opportunity to progress into further engineering leadership roles.

The Function Leader is responsible to the FLX CCC - Head of Software

for ensuring the effective management of the Function.

The key aspects of the role are in the support to people and resource management, process development and improvement, for the development of the Function’s capability and development infrastructure (tools).

Supports the development of the Function’s technology roadmap consistent with the strategic needs of the Domains as defined by the FLX Business Strategy

**We are looking for a Software Function/Discipline Lead who has**:

- Technical and managerial leadership within an engineering environment, with excellent people management skills and the ability to influence and challenge others.
- Team player who can interface at all levels within engineering and manufacturing teams
- Good knowledge of Civil Avionics, Simulation, Government body or Military developments
- Good understanding of Engineering Standards, engineering processes and maturity models
- Demonstrable experience and guidance to support RTCA DO-178B software development
- A confident communicator, resourceful and proactive, ensuring adequate quality and timely delivery.

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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.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,** **if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.



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