Location: Delft, Netherlands
About us
The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.
We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.
In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (HQ). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we develop radar systems and do research and development in collaboration with Platform Nederland Radarland (Defense, TNO, Thales Nederland and TU Delft) and the Dutch Radar Centre of Expertise (D-RACE), a strategic alliance between Thales Nederland and TNO. We also develop combat management systems, cyber security solutions, transportation systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions and perform R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft).
About the team
The department Advanced Development & Studies Sensors (ADS Sensors) operates from Delft, co-located with its twin team for Systems, the Advanced Development & Studies Systems. Together, they are the foundation of Thales Nederland’s innovation push into sensors and systems. ADS Sensors and ADS Systems are an integral part of the Technical Directorate in the Naval domain of Thales Netherlands.
The department is a young, diverse, open and creative group of highly skilled engineers with strong analytical foundation where a lot of freedom is given for defining one’s own activities. ADS Sensors has two focus areas. One focus area is on the development of concepts and algorithms from low (2) to mid (5) technical readiness level (TRL) for the design and integration of radar systems and other sensors, typically acting as part of a complete integrated defence system. The second focus area is the application of integrated topside design (ITD) studies at mid to high TRLs, analysing the Electro-Magnetic (EM) effects (EMI and EMC) between and to multiple combat system elements, such as radiation hazards, EMI/EMC and other potential operational constraints, typically for complex naval topsides for future naval ships as well as existing ones. This work is done together with combat system integrators, shipyards and end-users. For low to mid TRLs, the most important tasks and responsibilities of the department are applied research, feasibility studies, system concept design and engineering of novel radar technologies and demonstrators of those technologies. The execution of the work is done in strong collaboration with our HQ in Hengelo, as well as with external partners like the TU Delft, University Twente, TNO, and other (inter)national knowledge institutions to serve national, European and NATO customers.
For our department in Delft (planned to move to Amsterdam by January 2027), we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven
Advanced Development Engineer
About the job
- The activities consist of performing concept analyses, modelling and simulation, and validation through real-life measurements;
- The Advanced Development Engineer has a broad strong technical background and is a person that is oriented to put things into practice, able to set up and perform demonstrations of new concepts, organising support from others where and when needed;
- The Advanced Development Engineer can support experts for the execution of simulations and he/she is able to implement improvements in the software of an early-stage demonstrator;
- The Advanced Development Engineer can switch seamlessly between high and low TRL activities;
- The activities can be done in close cooperation with both national and international partners, requiring strong social skills and cross-culture awareness;
- Typical activities include:
- Low TRL research in the fields of advanced signal processing and waveform design;
- Development of AI/ML techniques applied to radar processing;
- Concept studies and simulations on radar or other sensors;
- Execution of simulations using commercially available as well as in-house developed tools and implementation of improvements to these tools;
- Leading/executing Integrated Topside Studies;
- Design and implementation of prototypes and small-scale demonstrators;
- Execution of experiments on prototypes and concept demonstrators;
- Engineering activities;
- Guidance of interns and graduates.
About you
- Freshly graduated at WO (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Aerospace, or similar OR looking for the next mid-career step (5 to 10+ years of experience);
- Strong knowledge of or professional experience in the field of physics, mathematics, signal processing and/or EM;
- Familiar with EM simulation tools;
- (add-on) Familiar with MIL standards for EMI/EMC;
- Knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python;
- (add-on) Knowledge of C/C++, software architecture, network protocols;
- (add-on) Experience with hardware/software interfaces and GPU programming;
- Broad affinity with technology: interested in both hardware and software;
- Up to date theoretical basis and analytical mindset, and the ambition to grow in knowledge and expertise;
- Comfortable in taking high level business / algorithmic ideas into hardware and software implementation, either directly implementing them or in collaboration with colleagues;
- Comfortable working in multi-stakeholder environments;
- Pragmatic and result-oriented;
- Attention to detail, diligent and thorough;
- Interpersonal skills, good communicator, a team player;
- Fluent in English, both verbal and in writing.
What's in it for you
A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work/life balance.
You can usually work where and when you want, to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions. For instance, you can trade days off for our bicycle plan or company fitness.
40 days paid-time-off per year.
Interested?
Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.
To ensure that we are a good match, we may ask you to participate in an assessment.
A government clearance will be requested as part of standard Thales procedures.
Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.
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