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.
Technology Manager
Glasgow/Green Park
A vacancy has arisen for Technology Manager, reporting to the OME Chief Technologist, to provide management of our research and innovation activities.
The role will be of interest to professionals with experience in optronics systems, with ambition to take on larger responsibilities in that domain.
The key responsibilities for the OME Technology Manager will be:
- Manage the Technology SFRD budget, research topics, and resource needs.
- Implement horizon scanning to assess new and emerging technologies.
- Identify business challenges and leverage Open Innovation to find SME partners and solutions.
- Serve as the OME Intellectual Property Correspondent, overseeing invention disclosures and patent processes.
- Coordinate the Specialists & Experts process.
- Manage university engagement activities.
- Lead the OME Design Centre, collaborating with the global Thales Design Centre Network.
- Support R&D tax credit analysis.
Skills, qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor, Masters or Post-Doctoral Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc, EngD or PhD) in a mathematical, scientific or engineering subject
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrated experience with development or application of Optronics and/or Missile Electronic Systems
- Interest and knowledge of a range of technology including, lasers, AI, imaging, quantum, stabilisation, optics, autonomy
- Knowledge and experience of IP and patents [desirable]
Core Benefits:
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- Performance-related bonus
- Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
- 24 hours volunteering paid for
- Private healthcare (grade dependent)
- Pension scheme
- Life cover24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits | Thales Group
Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.
Security Clearance Requirement:
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor, Masters or Post-Doctoral Degree in mathematical, scientific or engineering subject
- Demonstrated experience with development or application of Optronics and/or Missile Electronic Systems
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Interest and knowledge of technology including lasers, AI, imaging, quantum, stabilisation, optics, autonomy
- Knowledge and experience of IP and patents
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.
