Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
Industrial Data & Software Engineer
Are you passionate about data, software and smart manufacturing?
Thales is looking for an Industrial Data & Software Engineer to develop data-driven solutions that improve manufacturing performance and help shape our Industry 4.0 future.
What you’ll do
Build and automate data pipelines and ETL workflows using tools such as Node-RED.
Design and maintain SQL and NoSQL databases for industrial data.
Develop dashboards and analytics to improve manufacturing performance.
Use Python, JavaScript and statistical analysis to identify inefficiencies and support process improvement.
Support IoT, machine monitoring, smart tooling and predictive maintenance solutions.
Work with engineering and operational teams to take solutions from requirements through to deployment.
What we’re looking for
Strong Python and JavaScript programming skills.
Experience building data pipelines and ETL solutions.
SQL and NoSQL database experience.
Statistical analysis experience within a manufacturing environment.
Linux/Unix experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
A relevant technical degree, such as Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Desirable
Experience with MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP, machine learning/AI, C++, Digital Twins, MATLAB, Minitab, Simulink, WITNESS or Lean Six Sigma would be an advantage.
Join Thales
This is a great opportunity to combine software engineering, data and advanced manufacturing, creating solutions that have a real impact on the factory floor.
Apply now and help us build the smarter, connected factories of the future.
At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.
Join Thales in the UK – Innovate with us and shape the future!
Skills Required
- Strong Python programming skills
- Strong JavaScript programming skills
- Experience building data pipelines and ETL solutions
- SQL and NoSQL database experience
- Statistical analysis experience within a manufacturing environment
- Linux or Unix experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Relevant technical degree in Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Experience with MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP, machine learning or AI, C++, Digital Twins, MATLAB, Minitab, Simulink, WITNESS, or Lean Six Sigma
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.
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