Technical Director - Melbourne

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Benefits

• Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

Our Team

From take-off to landing, Thales offers the most complete range of solutions to provide dynamic Air Traffic Services to support today's growing domestic and international travel requirements. Utilising this knowledge and experience Thales Australia will deliver a harmonised Civil/Military Air Traffic Management System (OneSKY) in Australia to Airservices Australia and Defence. 

This will enable a new level of safety and efficiency, while also reducing delays for the travelling public and providing opportunities to improve environmental outcomes. OneSKY will transform Australia’s sky and we are proud to be partners in its delivery.

Your Role

As part of the Airspace Movability Solutions BL, the Technical Director will provide technical leadership, drive innovation and to ensure the successful execution of technical initiatives aligned with the organisational goals. As a specialist in the Air Traffic Management domain, you will play a vital role in shaping the technical strategy, optimising processes and fostering a productive and collaborative work environment.

Some key responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise: Possess in-depth knowledge of the technologies with preference to the AMS domain up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements
• Leadership and Management: Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team of engineers. Provide guidance, set performance goals, and ensure effective communication within the team.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term technical strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives. Identify areas for improvement, anticipate future industry trends, and drive innovation within the organization
• Research and Development: Define and oversee execution of a program of research and development that supports achievement of the business strategic objectives.
• Product Line Architecture: Responsible for overseeing the development of suitable product line architectures for key products within the domain.

On day one, you will come with:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in a technical/engineering leadership role within the Air Traffic Management domain.
• Strong background and significant experience in technical roles (ideally coming from a software centric background)
• Previous experience in both green field programs and sustainment activities
• Strong safety awareness
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

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