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Technical Bid Manager (f/m/d) for military radar and optronic systems

(Ref. Nr. R0296372)

Thales is a global leader in cutting-edge technologies for defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, and digital identity.

In Ditzingen, you will find security solutions for border surveillance and control, for the protection of civil and military facilities, as well as for tactical communication. This is the right place for you if you want to work with us on battle-proven, highly mobile radars for ground and coastal surveillance, or on night vision goggles and multifunctional thermal imaging devices. Become part of the Thales expert team for radars, optronic vision systems for armored military vehicles, or for securing Bundeswehr field camps. We look forward to welcoming you!

Your mission as Technical Bid Manager for military radar and optronic systems:

• Support the Commercial Bid Team in preparing technical offers for German and international customers – covering standard equipment, integrated sensor systems, as well as services such as spares and repairs.

• Shape the technical content of bids, process compliance matrices, and define solutions and baselines in close cooperation with Product Management.

• Act as a reliable contact to ensure customer satisfaction and coordinate with international Thales units during ongoing bids.

• Work closely with R&D, Quality, Contract and Configuration Management, and Manufacturing to ensure timely and high-quality preparation of technical bid sections.

What we look forward to:

• A university degree (at least Bachelor) in a business or technical field, or a comparable qualification, combined with engineering experience in realizing technical solutions.

• Sound knowledge of military radar, optronic systems and software control systems, along with familiarity with Thales internal processes.

• Fluency in German and English is required; additional languages such as French are an advantage.

• Strong technical affinity and willingness to learn, paired with solid skills in common Office applications (Word, Project, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Team-oriented mindset, convincing appearance towards colleagues and customers, flexibility and commitment, readiness to travel nationally and internationally, and the ability to perform under pressure while taking initiative.

Thales invests more than €4 billion annually in research and development of key technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum, and cloud technologies.

In 2024, the Group generated revenues of €20.6 billion. With more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up future-oriented perspectives, enable individual career paths, and foster creative freedom. This is made possible through courage, diversity, and a strong commitment to shaping today’s complex challenges in a safer and more inclusive way. With our sustainable, values-based people management, we actively promote diversity.

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When the signs of the times point to change, our international teams are ready to meet today’s complexity with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Are you in? Your contact person, Lena Digel, is already looking forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.

Lena Digel – Talent Acquisition Partnerin #LI-LD2

Lena.DIGEL@thalesgroup.com