Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About us

In the heart of our Engineering cluster in Hengelo lies the software engineering department, where we drive the development of cutting-edge combat and information management systems for naval vessels. Our expertise extends to seamless integration with sensor and weapon systems, alongside the creation of advanced sensor processing applications. These sophisticated systems are trusted by global partners, serving to protect lives and uphold the fundamental rights of every individual. At the core of critical operations, our software is the linchpin, ensuring resilience in the face of high-stakes scenarios.

Within the software engineering department, and more specifically for the CMS (Combat Management System) Infrastructure team, we are in search of exceptional talented

Software Engineer

About the job

As a Software Engineer you will design, develop and test software that creates the network capabilities for the combat management system containing operator consoles, radar systems and optical sensor systems. The team is responsible for the entire development chain – requirements analysis, development, testing, validation and demonstrating the current status of the product. The role involves a combination of remote work and on-site duties in Hengelo, Netherlands.

About you

Are you passionate about technology? Do you enjoy constantly developing your skills? Are you interested in working on Naval systems? If so, you might be the person we are looking for. We seek a talented Software Engineer who excels in complex deployments of networks and systems, has strong communication and analytical skills, and embodies a growth and agile mindset.

You have a capacity for continuous learning and are eager to stay up-to-date with industry trends.

Relevant Experiences:

• Programming language (must-have): Python (OOP, functional programming).
• Tools and Technologies (must-have): Experience with the following:
  • Build pipelines and support tooling (e.g., Gitlab, Jenkins, Maven, Jira).
  • Over 3 years of experience. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification is a plus.
• Software Maintenance: Experience maintaining software across Operating System releases.
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Ansible, certification or demonstrable knowledge is a plus.
• Network Technologies: Experience like routing, switching, OSPF, multicast and firewalling is a plus.
• Scaled scrum: experience is a plus.

You hold a bachelor or master degree in computer science, IT service management, system & network engineering or comparable. Your colleagues are recognized experts in the field and will help you get up to speed. Thales will gladly invest in your development.

Thales offers you

• An interesting job in a high-tech environment.
• A lot of room for your personal development and own initiatives.
• The option to grow within the organization in different directions including within engineering, into management, commercially or internationally.
• An open and flexible working environment where work-life balance is considered very important.
• 40 leave days per year.