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.Thales Singapore Engineering Competence Centre (ECC) is a well-established R&D and engineering centre serving major customers worldwide in Digital Identity and Security domains ranging from mobile connectivity, IoT, banking & payment to government solutions.
Objective:
- Investigate and experiment with open source AI technology stacks and industrial AI service providers.
- Prototype AI features that improve operation efficiencies or enhance customer experiences.
- Support industrialization of Prototypes.
Responsibilities:
- Research and develop in areas such as RAG, Agentic AI, and AI managed services – build PoC to showcase and inspire new ideas.
- Develop and refine tools/functions that align with specific business unit use cases.
- Explore and apply fine-tuning techniques to customize models for specific domain tasks, optimising their performance and relevance.
- Collaborate closely with the supervisor, gaining insights into AI’s role in real-world business applications.
Requirements:
- Education: Computer Science student with a good foundation in Data Science.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Python, Docker Compose, and basic Linux commands.
- Familiarity with open-source frameworks and tools, including GitHub.
- Traits:
- Independent and analytical thinker.
- Open-minded, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Commitment: Able to commit on a full-time basis, for ideally 6 months (or a minimum of 5 months)
Learning Outcomes:
- Hands-on experience in latest GenAI research and practical applications.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact projects directly supporting business objectives.
- Mentorship and guidance from industrial supervisor, with a focus on professional development in GenAI.
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
- Education in Computer Science
- Proficiency in Python
- Proficiency in Docker Compose
- Basic Linux commands proficiency
- Familiarity with open-source frameworks and tools
- Independent and analytical thinker
- Open-minded and proactive problem-solver
- Full-time commitment for 5-6 months
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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