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 India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.Job Summary
We are looking for a Technical Lead responsible for the preparation, generation, and improvement of Navigation Databases to enable efficient and accurate navigation services for FMS and other navigation systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Software specification
• Design and development
• Testing
• Maintenance and technical support
• Prototyping new tools
These responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with aeronautical software certification standards.
We also place great importance on soft skills, adaptability, open-mindedness, and a commitment to continuous improvement, self-learning, and sharing acquired knowledge.
Must have Qualifications:
- 8-12 years’ experience in software development in C++.
- Strong Knowledge on the OOPS concepts.
- Establish and adhere to coding standards
- Ability to create specifications, design, and test documents
- Organize document reviews with quality managers
- Participate in the planning of software activities
- Familiarity in avionics with any one Aeronautical standard: DO-178, DO-330, DO-200...
- Experience working in international, cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Nice to have:
- Prior experience in FMS Software life cycle, ARINC 424 and Navigation Databases.
- Basic knowledge of Python and SQL.
- Ability to mentor and grow team talent
- Experience in driving workflow and process improvements within Navigation Database sourcing and packaging
- Demonstrated ability to visualize risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Positive, proactive, and hands-on approach
- Experience working in a time-constrained, dynamic environment
Want to contribute to a team of engineers who are passionate about both aeronautics and software?
Want to help them tackle technical challenges and foster a healthy spirit of competition in their daily work?
Bring your motivation and join our Database team, where you will play a vital role in advancing Navigation Database solutions. We will welcome you into a passionate, dynamic, and empowered team.
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
- 8-12 years' experience in software development in C++
- Strong knowledge of OOPS concepts
- Establish and adhere to coding standards
- Ability to create specifications, design, and test documents
- Organize document reviews with quality managers
- Participate in the planning of software activities
- Familiarity in avionics with any one aeronautical standard (DO-178, DO-330, DO-200)
- Experience working in international, cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Prior experience in FMS software life cycle, ARINC 424 and Navigation Databases
- Basic knowledge of Python and SQL
- Ability to mentor and grow team talent
- Experience driving workflow and process improvements within Navigation Database sourcing and packaging
- Demonstrated ability to visualize risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Positive, proactive, and hands-on approach
- Experience working in a time-constrained, dynamic environment
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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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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.
