Team Manager System Engineering

About us

The people we rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, one of the key responsibilities within our Engineering departments is to ensure safety and security through the development of cutting-edge / state-of-the-art products that are utilized globally by navies and ground forces.

About the team

At the moment the team consists of 5-10 engineering professionals. A team typically consists of 20-30 system engineers (and other relevant development roles). Your role will involve managing this team and supporting further growth.

About your future job

We are currently experiencing rapid growth, therefore focusing on and expanding our efforts in Delft. We seek an expert Team Manager with experience in Leading & Scaling High-Performing Teams to support this expansion.

As we focus our efforts in Delft and seek to grow our team, innovative ideas and a willingness to embrace new approaches will be essential in achieving our goals. Your main location is at our Delft office. At the same time, you will have short communication lines with your colleagues at the main office in Hengelo and know how to build a bridge between these locations.

Your expertise and growth mindset will be vital in our mission, contributing to product development and execution. Key systems may include renowned systems such as TACTICOS, our state-of-the-art combat management and advanced radar sensor solutions such as APAR, SMART-L, STIR, MIRADOR, and GM200.

From small platforms to the next generation ballistic missile defense capabilities enabling outer-atmosphere missile tracking. Supporting projects such as F126, Type 31, K130, AWWS and various other potential next-generation system initiatives.

Why you'd be a good match

You combine a strong growth mindset with creativity and pragmatism. In addition, you are a committed colleague who wants results. If you have a passion for people management, want to build business and if you are an expert stakeholder manager you are the person we need

Why you’d be a great fit:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or equivalent and are experienced in System Engineering (Requirements Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering and Product engineering is a plus!)
• Proven experience in people management within a highly technical environment, with a strong understanding of the challenges faced by the team.
• Out-of-the-box thinking with a growth mindset to support our rapid expansion and drive our mission forward.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical opportunities for growth in Delft, in consultation with internal stakeholders. You know how to identify opportunities and translate them into concrete proposals.
• Expert in stakeholder management; you will need to act as a liaison between the Mission Systems segment, the Above Water Systems business line, and other internal stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Being proactive, taking the initiative, manage expectations and being a solid reporter.

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).

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

“Bij Thales krijg ik alle kansen en de ruimte om mijzelf verder te ontwikkelen, en dat als onderdeel van allerlei gave processen en projecten binnen de organisatie!”

Anoek Trainee

“Wat het voor mij aantrekkelijk maakt om hier te werken, is de diversiteit in opdrachten en het werken in verschillende teams met diverse disciplines. Zo blijf je jezelf ontwikkelen binnen het cyberdomein.”

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Over thales

We vinden dat je baan de juiste work/life balance moet ondersteunen en het platform is om jóuw ambities waar te maken. Dat betekent dat gelijke kansen, inclusiviteit en een informele cultuur een essentieel onderdeel uitmaken van ons succes. Maar ook dat jouw gezondheid en geluk voor ons erg belangrijk zijn! Daarom bieden we je de flexibiliteit om te doen wat voor jóu belangrijk is; of dat nu parttime werken is, of werken vanuit huis, of de mogelijkheid om flexibel te zijn in je start- en eindtijden, we denken met je mee.

In lijn met de basisbeveiligingsvereisten van Thales vragen wij kandidaten mogelijk om bewijs omtrent identiteit, werkvergunning en arbeids- plus opleidingsgeschiedenis. Sommige vacatures vereisen ook een security clearance die verdere informatie vereist. Voor meer informatie over wat er nodig is voor bepaalde security clearance, raadpleeg dan de General Intelligence and Security Service.