We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.
The Role: Electrical Engineering Manager
As an Electrical Engineering Manager working with Above Water Systems, you'll lead a dynamic team of Electrical Engineers and Technicians/Draftspersons, providing resource and technical leadership for Electrical Engineering projects and AWS programs. Collaborating closely with the Head of Discipline - Electrical Engineering, your role is pivotal in ensuring excellence in engineering activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff, ensuring work aligns with business priorities and professional development pathways.
- Provide discipline leadership within AWS, offering leadership and guidance to bids, projects, in-service capabilities and engineering plans.
- Hold Level 2 Engineering Authority in the field of Electrical Engineering, undertake engineering reviews and approvals.
- Coordinate the many requirements on time across a number of concurrent ongoing projects and bid work.
- Engage with various internal and external stakeholders and estimate project costs, schedules, and resources during competitive Tender/Bid.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering &/or Masters qualification. Chartered Professional Engineer (EA) preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering with expertise in Naval or Maritime Platforms.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with stakeholder management experience.
- Demonstrated capacity for continuous improvement and strategic vision.
- Familiarity with Thales Chorus & Orchestra suite and digital toolsets like IPESA, JIRA, DOORS, Matlab, etc.
- Proven problem-solving skills in complex real-time systems.
- Ability to empower and unite teams around clear objectives, acting as a coach and servant leader.
Benefits @ Thales
- Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance.
- ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment.
- Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
- 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.
Good to Know
You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
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Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.
