Product Owner - Simulation & Training

About the team

At Thales there are many teams that develop simulators for their sub-systems. Within detailed virtual worlds they mirror the characteristics and behavior of radars, cannons, missiles and much more. Initially the commonalities between these simulators, such as video streams and supporting frameworks, are coordinated and developed within our team. Later, when teams start developing fully fledge simulators, a wider coordination is needed. The world of creating simulators is very much like building virtual worlds in computer games, but from the ground up with may interesting technical challenges in relation to hardware choices, software solutions, sub-systems, performance, etc. The end goal is to allow Thales to test the systems and offer realistic virtual training worlds for the end-user within our TACTICOS product.

TACTICOS is a software product that runs on tactical displays on-board naval vessels such as full-size frigates and destroyers. It provides situational awareness to naval vessels during a wide range of mission packages, allowing them to interpret their surroundings (up to hundreds of kilometers away) and to respond as needed. These missions range from humanitarian assistance during earthquakes to combatting piracy and drug smuggling, military engagements and more. TACTICOS technology is used on board more than 160 ships operated by 25 navies worldwide. Learn more about TACTICOS here: www.thalesgroup.com/en/tacticos-combat-management-system.

About your future job

As a Product Owner you contribute to a multidisciplinary and self-organizing Agile team. In addition to software product development, our team is fully responsible for various aspects, such as requirements analysis, architecture, design, testing, validation and product demonstrations.

The role as Product Owner is very varied, it consists of, but is certainly not limited to:

• is the contact person for many stakeholders;
• has to opportunity to work closely with large international customers, suppliers and governments to define and present our solutions, capture requirements, etc.
• provides feedback to stakeholders about delivery time;
• keeps track of the work in the backlog and ensures that the load is sufficient for the team;
• draws up and maintains a roadmap to match supply and demand.

Thales offers careers, not just jobs. You will have the opportunity to develop towards Chief Product Owner in your area of expertise, System Engineer, or many other roles within Thales.

Why you'd be a good match

We are in search of a colleague who:

• Is passionate about technology. Is creative, open, flexible and a real team-player.
• Wants to contribute to a safe and secure society.
• Has graduated at Bachelor or Master level in the area of software engineering, information/computer science or similar with a talent for Java.
• Several years’ work experience.
• Is capable of rapidly mastering new domains and techniques.
• Is in possession of an EU nationality.

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 organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills;
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe;
• 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 personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs;
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.