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 defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.
Description of the company:
Thales is a key player in the civil aviation sector through its AMS entity, providing innovative and reliable technological solutions. We value quality, rigor, and excellence in our projects.
High level Job Description:
We are looking for a experienced IT Infrastructure Integrator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing the IT infrastructure that you will help design, including servers, virtualization, automation, and networking.
You will work closely with various departments, including project managers and our clients, to ensure that our solutions meet the highest quality standards.
Our clients are ANSPs (Air Navigation Service Providers) and will be your daily contacts. Our infrastructures enable thousands of aircraft and airplanes around the world to fly safely every day.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to the design and deployment of robust and scalable IT infrastructure solutions tailored to the needs of civil aviation.
- Manage the automation of deployments and operations to optimize system performance and reliability.
- Ensure the maintenance and updating of server systems and networks to meet accessibility and security requirements, both on our factory platforms and at client sites.
- Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation in accordance with aviation regulations and standards.
- Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure a good understanding of the technical and functional requirements of clients.
- Contribute to meetings with clients to ensure follow-up in partnership with the WPM (Work Package Manager).
- Propose evolutionary solutions and participate in the costing of solutions.
- Write site intervention reports to support a continuous improvement process and provide the required visibility to all project stakeholders.
- Extensive travel abroad mostly within Europe for projects implementations and support (up to 30%).
Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Significant experience (minimum 5 years) in a similar role, ideally in a civil aviation-related environment.
- Proven expertise in server management (Linux) and virtualization (KVM, Proxmox).
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols and architectures (Switching, Routing, VPN, firewalls, etc.).
- Skills in automation (Shell scripts, PowerShell, Ansible, etc.).
- Strong sense of documentation and quality, in line with strict standards.
- Fluent in English, in verbal and written communication;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team and collaborate with clients.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems independently while providing support and advice to team members.
Your career at Thales:
Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competences in different areas:
- Room and attention to personal development.
- Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution
- Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path.
- Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.
- Work for different Thales domains & entities.
Your immediate benefits:
- 24 holiday days a year
- Benefit Online
- A good work-life balance which includes flexible working hours
- A comprehensive compensation and benefit package including medical coverage & life insurance
- Hybrid Workplace
- GoFluent & Coursera Subscription
- Engineering, Technology & Management Academies
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
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar infrastructure integration role
- Experience in a civil aviation-related environment
- Server management experience with Linux
- Virtualization experience with KVM and Proxmox
- Knowledge of network protocols and architectures, including switching, routing, VPNs, and firewalls
- Automation skills using Shell scripts, PowerShell, Ansible, or similar tools
- Strong documentation and quality-management skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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.
