Technical Lead

Thales is hiring a Technical Lead in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Thales.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include C, software development and avionics.
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Lead software development, specification, and testing for navigation databases and FMS systems using C++.

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Location: Bangalore, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

We are looking for a Technical Lead responsible for the preparation, generation, and improvement of Navigation Databases to enable efficient and accurate navigation services for FMS and other navigation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software specification

• Design and development

• Testing

• Maintenance and technical support

• Prototyping new tools

These responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with aeronautical software certification standards.

We also place great importance on soft skills, adaptability, open-mindedness, and a commitment to continuous improvement, self-learning, and sharing acquired knowledge.

Must have Qualifications:

- 8+ years’ experience in software development in C++.

- Strong Knowledge on the OOPS concepts.

- Establish and adhere to coding standards

- Ability to create specifications, design, and test documents

- Organize document reviews with quality managers

- Participate in the planning of software activities

- Familiarity in avionics with any one Aeronautical standard: DO-178, DO-330, DO-200...

- Experience working in international, cross-functional teams

- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

- Excellent communication and presentation skills

- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Nice to have:

- Prior experience in FMS Software life cycle, ARINC 424 and Navigation Databases.

- Basic knowledge of Python and SQL.

- Ability to mentor and grow team talent

- Experience in driving workflow and process improvements within Navigation Database sourcing and packaging

- Demonstrated ability to visualize risks and develop mitigation strategies

- Positive, proactive, and hands-on approach

- Experience working in a time-constrained, dynamic environment

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Technical Lead is an open job at Thales.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Bangalore.
The job was posted on September 15, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Thales. Apply on Thales

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