Location: Melbourne, Australia

About Thales

Thales 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.

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking applications from experienced Senior Software Engineer (ADA) to join our dynamic Air Space Mobility team in Melbourne. You will be responsible for the design, development and integration of real time embedded software.

The work will involve design, development, integration, debugging, and verification of software and drivers, primarily in ADA. The person will need to interface with other business disciplines such as: systems engineering to develop software requirements and technical specifications, hardware engineering to support integration efforts, and program management to discuss technical program issues. The person will need to track defects, develop resolutions and report technical status. They will also need to develop and execute unit-level and product verification test plans, and track and report test status. Additionally, the selected individual will conduct reviews of software related products, software designs, and additional technical documents. The responsibilities include active participation in Integrated Product Teams (IPT), design reviews and other reviews, as required.

The selected individual will actively participate in technical peer reviews to ensure system/software requirements are being met from an end to end system point of view. Individuals must be self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment.

Your experience and qualifications:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience working in ADA a must
• Proficiency in working with real time embedded/distributed software
• Experience with full software life-cycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance is required
• Ability to debug complex problems
• Nature of the job is more maintenance related than design
• Its bout problem solving, testing and finding the common pattern and trying to understand the root cause of the issue
• Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile or iterative development.
• Knowledge of various real-time operating systems.

As part of your commitment, we offer competitive remuneration package, health insurance, flexible working arrangements and most importantly opportunity for growth and development in a supportive, international cross-functional team.

Don't miss out on being part of this once-in-a-generation opportunity, make your next decisive moment be with Thales Australia.

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. Great journeys start here, apply now!