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Product Line Architect (PLA) for Crypto Management solution (f/m/d)
Thales in Germany is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as cyber security and digital identity markets.
In Ditzingen, you will encounter security solutions for monitoring and safeguarding borders and border controls, protection of civil and military facilities and tactical communication. This is the right place for you if you want to join us in developing and producing tactical radio equipment for networked operations guidance during military missions. Join the Thales expert team for radio communication systems, cybersecurity and cryptography, for encryption components and hardware security modules and electronic key management systems.
Your mission as “PLA for Crypto Management solution (f/m/d) ”:
Overall Technical Leadership
Acts as the technical leader for the Thales SIX Germany Crypto product line, responsible for architecture and technical decision-making.Requirements Analysis and Technical Solution Definition
Analyzes product needs and requirements to define the technical solution, including overall functions, modular architecture, and making trade-offs regarding cost, schedule, risks, and maintainability.Product Variability and Reuse Management
Defines and manages all product variability, commonality, and building block reuse across the product line.Production and Maintenance Oversight
Ensures production and maintenance/service aspects are integrated by collaborating with the manufacturing and service departments.Technical Roadmap and Strategy Development
Creates and maintains the product technical roadmap and strategy, considering R&D budgets, competitive analysis, and future trends.Stakeholder Collaboration and Reporting
Works closely with Product Line Managers, engineering teams, and reports to the Technical Directorate; serves as the main Point-of-Contact for all technical product topics internally and externally.Technology and Regulatory Monitoring
Identifies upcoming security and cybersecurity regulations and evaluates new technologies and standards to adapt the product architecture accordingly.
We are looking forward to:
Educational Background
Completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration with a technical focus, or a related field.Mandatory Experience in Product Architecture
Several years of experience in product line architecture development and system design, preferably in cryptology, cybersecurity, or related technology sectors.Senior-Level Architecture Expertise
Proven senior experience in architecture definition, documentation, and communication for application software and embedded devices, fluent in both German and English.Market and Technology Knowledge
Strong expertise in technology market trends, competitive landscape, and advancements in cryptography and security domains.Technical Solution Design Skills
Ability to translate business requirements into secure, robust, and technically sound solutions.In-Depth Cryptography Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and methods including symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, PKCS, secure communications, key lifecycle management, and certification/accreditation standards such as Common Criteria and BSI accreditation.Advantageous Skills
Practical experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Capella, Enterprise Architect), modeling languages (SysML/UML), and requirements management tools (e.g., Polarion).
The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.
In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.
For our more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries we open up visionary perspectives, realise individual career paths and enable creative freedom. This is
achieved with courage, versatility and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable value-focused management we support diversity actively.
Say HI* – Your journey to us
At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? Your Talent Acquisition contact Benedikt Petzet is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal.
Benedikt Petzet -
Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-BP1
+ 49 173 585 90 29
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Skills Required
- Completed university degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration with technical focus or related field
- Several years of experience in product line architecture development and system design, preferably in cryptology
- Proven senior experience in architecture definition, documentation, and communication
- Fluent in both German and English
- Strong expertise in technology market trends and advancements in cryptography
- Ability to translate business requirements into secure, robust solutions
- Comprehensive knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and methods
- Practical experience with MBSE tools, SysML/UML, and requirements management tools
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.
