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.
In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.Position Summary:
The Senior Software Engineer is part of the Program & Performance Management team within the Manufacturing Competence Center (MCC), responsible for driving digitalization initiatives supporting manufacturing operations.
This role owns the end‑to‑end software development function supporting Industry 4.0 and operational transformation, while providing technical leadership, coaching junior engineers, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams locally and globally to deliver secure, user‑centric solutions that enhance manufacturing performance and competitiveness.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) within the scope of Industry 4.0, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and related satellite systems.
- Provide technical leadership by coaching, mentoring, and developing junior engineers to ensure strong delivery capability, code quality, and engineering best practices.
- Elicit and document software requirements by translating operational and manufacturing needs into implementable system specifications.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, cybersecurity and IT teams to deliver user-centric solutions compliant to cybersecurity standards.
- Work and coordinate closely with global project teams to support local users involving Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise dashboards and data visualizations (e.g., Power BI, Grafana) to deliver real‑time operational insights and management reporting.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and training materials for operational teams.
- Oversee and continuously improve DevOps workflows for in‑house developed software, ensuring reliable and efficient deployment and operations.
- Manage and maintain on‑premise application infrastructure supporting locally developed software solutions, ensuring availability, reliability, and security.
Qualifications:
Education Level, Qualifications and Certifications:
- B.S in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field.
Experience Level:
- More than 5 years’ experience in full-stack (backend/frontend) development.
- Relevant working experience in manufacturing environment is a
Knowledge and Skills:
- Hands-on experience and proficient with full stack web development using proven frameworks.
- Ability to translate business and operational needs into pragmatic IT solutions while balancing delivery timeline, complexity, and value.
- Good communication & presentation skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders to drive aligned outcomes.
- Preferred programming languages but not limited to: PHP, C#, Python and VBA.
- Prior experience with UiPath or RPA platforms will be advantageous.
Other Requirements:
- Team player with good interpersonal, communication and coaching skills.
- Able to work independently and possesses an open attitude to find creative and pragmatic solutions to resolve everyday issues.
- Possesses a continuous improvement mindset with a clear understanding and prioritization of both short‑term deliverables and long‑term strategic needs.
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
- B.S in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field
- More than 5 years' experience in full-stack development
- Hands-on experience with full stack web development using proven frameworks
- Preferred programming languages: PHP, C#, Python, VBA
- Prior experience with UiPath or RPA platforms will be advantageous
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.
