Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
Present in Japan since 1970, Thales promotes technological innovation and is an active and recognised partner for the development of Japanese infrastructure. Our strategy focuses on strengthening local partnerships and collaborating with key Japanese industrial players to address global needs as we continuously establish a dynamic and skilled workforce.Core Qualifications
- Military Background: Retired Senior Officer from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (Colonel, Major General, or Lieutenant General equivalent), ideally with a distinguished career within the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
- Active High-Level Network: Proven, current, and active professional relationships with high-ranking officers, decision-makers, and key stakeholders within the JMoD and JASDF.
- Procurement Expertise: Deep, firsthand understanding of the JMoD procurement system, budgeting cycles, and operational requirement definition processes.
- Japanese: Native fluency with the highest level of professional protocol and etiquette required for senior government interaction.
- English: Business communication skills (written and spoken) to effectively collaborate, negotiate, and present to international Thales executives and global technical teams.
At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.
At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.
Skills Required
- Retired senior officer from the Japan Self-Defense Forces at Colonel, Major General, or Lieutenant General equivalent level, ideally with distinguished Japan Air Self-Defense Force experience.
- Current, active professional relationships with high-ranking officers, decision-makers, and key stakeholders within the Japan Ministry of Defense and Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
- Deep firsthand understanding of Japan Ministry of Defense procurement systems, budgeting cycles, and operational requirement definition processes.
- Native-level Japanese fluency and professional protocol and etiquette for senior government interactions.
- Business-level written and spoken English for collaboration, negotiation, and presentations with international executives and technical teams.
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
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