Technical Lead Engineer- Aviation Navigation
Salt Lake City, Utah- Hybrid
Position Summary
Thales, a leader in aviation navigation solutions, is seeking a Technical Lead Engineer to head the development of solutions that meet both immediate customer needs and future product development. This position will work closely with Project Engineering, System Engineering, Sales/Bids, and Program Management to deliver high quality solutions while being the technical expert for the products.
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
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).
Key Areas of Responsibility
Internally and externally promote technical aspects of the design.
Define the solution level architecture for existing products and new products.
Responsible for the technical solution from system level to component/circuit level.
Work with Bid Team to define the technical solution and overall compliance as well as any tailoring required to meet customer needs
Influence project planning, requirements, and testing and associated day-to-day design and development decisions.
Development and maintain system specifications and interfaces as well as overseeing the design, implementation, and testing.
Track system requirements from concept of operations through operations and maintenance.
Conduct product performance testing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems or Electrical Engineering, or another technical field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or Master’s degree in Systems or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
At least 5 years of working in an environment involving complex systems which included multiple sub-systems.
At least 6 years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Hands on experience with designing, testing, and manufacturing of PCBAs.
At least 5 years of experience in all stages of design, development, testing and manufacturing.
Preferred Qualification
Prior experience in RF design and testing.
Experience managing complex system projects.
Aircraft Navigation experience
If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
Special Position Requirements
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.
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, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
•Company provided Life Insurance
Why Join Us?
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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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