Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

We say HI* ̶ Welcome to our Thales Team!
*Human Intelligence

Thales in Switzerland is part of a leading global technology company in the fields of defense and security, training and simulation, space and digital identity and security. In a world full of uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can break new ground with confidence and security. For a future we can all trust.

Say HI* – to your career as

Live Simulation Software Architect - 100% (m/f/d)
at our location Bern #LI-HYBRID (Ref. Nr. R0298919)

In Bern, you can expect training and simulation solutions for armed forces on land, at sea and in the air, for police authorities and for helicopter operators worldwide. This is the right place for you if you want to work with us to develop and shape live and virtual training systems. Become part of the Thales team of experts at one of the leading providers of training & simulation in Europe.

We look forward to meeting you!

Your Mission

• Responsible for bridging the Equipment and Communication product lines ensuring proper system operations for the global land live training product offering.

• Acts as the main technical link between the two sub-product lines, ensuring clear communication, consistent design decisions, and fewer surprises during integration.

• Actively supports design and development processes including change management according to Thales QMS.

• Proactively contributes to the evolution of best development practices.

• Provides new concepts and assistance to research projects. Evaluates the results and feasibility of outcomes of the R&D projects to benefit the Engineering department.

• Supports the IVVQ Team with defining the test strategy and test development.

• Develops a long-term vision for improving and converging interfaces between the two product lines.

• Defines and documents how the two product lines interact: their functions, use cases, interfaces, and data exchanges.

• Develops a clear understanding of both product lines and shares that knowledge so each team knows how the other works ("black box” view).

• Guides the developers in the implementation of the software architecture to ensure it is respected and understood.

• Validates software architecture choices made within a product line.

• Defines the operational sequences to ensure that the integrated system works reliably (including startup sequences).

We look forward to

• Master’s degree or Engineering diploma in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field.

• Solid hands-on experience in embedded software development, ideally acquired in an industrial or complex systems engineering environment.

• Strong proficiency in C# and the .NET framework; knowledge of additional programming languages or technologies such as C/C++, Python will be considered as strong plus

• Practical experience with version control and project management tools such as Git and Azure DevOps (or similar).

• Familiarity with embedded software development

• Familiarity with C# and .NET framework

• Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, or similar tools

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

• Excellent communication and technical explanation skills, both verbal and written, in English (German or French is a plus).

• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and ability to unite multidisciplinary teams around robust and innovative technical solutions.

• Curiosity, proactivity, and a genuine drive to contribute to the development of best engineering practices.

• Experience supporting research, developing innovative concepts, or contributing to technology watch activities.

• Interest in simulation, operational training, or the defense sector.

What you can expect at our Bern location

Flexible and mobile working without core hours | Part-time models to promote work-life balance | "Sharing Thales” employee share program | Benefits for special occasions | International development opportunities within the Thales Group | Extensive training opportunities at the Thales Learning Hub | Regular development discussions | Advantages platform with employee discounts | Free hot and cold beverages | Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness allowance insurance

For our 83,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up forward-looking opportunities, enable individual career paths, and allow space for creativity. This is achieved through courage, diversity, and a strong commitment to making the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable, values-based approach to people management, we actively promote diversity.

Say HI* – Your way to us

When the writing is on the wall, our international teams are there to tackle today's complexity with tomorrow's industry-leading technologies. Are you in? Your contact Frederic Martin is looking forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.

Frederic Martin

Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1

Notice for recruitment agencies:

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that the CVs submitted by recruitment agencies are not processed. We will take into consideration only the CVs submitted by the candidates.

We appreciate your understanding to Thales recruitment processes

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!