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.Required
Basic computer science and IT fundamentals
Understanding of OS, networking and security basics
Basic Linux / Windows and command-line skills
Good logical troubleshooting and problem solving
Clear communication and teamwork
Curiosity, ownership and willingness to learn.
Good to Have
Technical Exposure
Networking basics: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, VPN
Cloud fundamentals: Azure or AWS
Security tools, labs or hands-on projects
Scripting with Python, PowerShell or Shell
Other
Monitoring, ticketing or lab projects
Docker / Kubernetes fundamentals
Internships, academic or personal projects
Relevant entry-level certifications
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
- Basic computer science and IT fundamentals
- Understanding of operating systems, networking, and security basics
- Basic Linux, Windows, and command-line skills
- Logical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Clear communication and teamwork
- Curiosity, ownership, and willingness to learn
- Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and VPN
- Cloud fundamentals in Azure or AWS
- Exposure to security tools, labs, or hands-on projects
- Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, or Shell
- Monitoring, ticketing, or lab project experience
- Docker or Kubernetes fundamentals
- Internships, academic projects, or personal projects
- Relevant entry-level certifications
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.
Thales Insights
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.
