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.
As part of our Vehicles and Tactical Systems business, our Protected Vehicles team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose in “Building A Future We Can All Trust".
We have an excellent opportunity to join us as a Hardware Engineer - Mechanical based in our Brisbane office. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will take in charge the research and development of mechanical design, simulation and testing to contribute to the development of a hardware solution or product. You will be performing a subset of all the hardware engineering activities applicable to Mechanical Engineering and work collaboratively with production and procurement to produce cost effective, easy to manufacture mechanical design solutions.
Why Thales?
Family Friendly Workplace Certified Company with genuine care for employee, great flexibility and benefits.
Attractive remuneration + bonus + family medical insurance.
ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
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 with up to 20 weeks or carers leave.
Veterans Leave.
Novated Lease options.
Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work.
Personal & professional training development opportunities.
How about you?
Proven experience in Hardware Engineering industry with a strong technical background in mathematics, science, and computer science, with a great knowledge of mechanical laws, norms and standards.
Have experience in execution of the engineering DDQS (Design, Develop & Qualify the Solution) activities for Sub-Systems.
You are proficient with several related tools, methods and processes such as Catia, Solidworks, Smarteam, PTC Creo, PTC PDMLink, Siemens NX, Autodesk Autocad or similar.
Knowledge of DFMEA, 3D CAD and PLM Systems along with good understanding of quality systems and procedures.
You have great problem-solving and decision-making skills, which makes you able to approach complex issues with curiosity and determination.
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 part of our standard process you will complete police, medical, employment and reference checks.
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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Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.
Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.
