Hardware Engineer - Electrical

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 - Electrical based in our Bendigo site or our Melbourne WTC office. You will be responsible to design, develop and validate components and systems for medium and heavy vehicle using appropriate tools and technique, interpret customer requirement and provides 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 and must be eligible for NER registration, and Chartered Engineering Recognition.
Have experience in execution of the engineering DDQS (Design, Develop & Qualify the Solution) activities for Sub-Systems.
Experience in design and manufacturing environments and strong fundamental knowledge of electrical design principles and practices.
Knowledge of DFMEA, 3D CAD and PLM Systems along with good understanding of quality systems and procedures.
A high level of interpersonal, organisational and communication skills and ability to use standard computer applications and tools.
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
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