Expatriation Chine - Senior Technical Leader Navigation Sensors F/h

Thales Group

Bordeaux, France
Attractive compensation pyckage; not specified; co...
Not specified (assumed to be expatriate, likely requiring relocation)
10 years experience in inertial navigation systems
Expertise in anemobarometry and radio altimeters
Avionics system design and integration
Thales Group is seeking a Senior Technical Leader for Navigation Sensors, based in Bordeaux, France, with a three-year expatriation to Shanghai, China. The role involves coordinating with international engineering teams, ensuring technical alignment with client needs, and overseeing the development and validation of new aviation navigation systems

Job Summary

  • This role involves serving as the primary technical interface between the client and Thales engineering teams for a new civil aviation navigation sensor project.
  • The successful candidate will lead technical strategy alignment, support client integrations including ground and flight tests, and potentially manage a local engineering team in Shanghai.
  • Thales offers an attractive compensation package, continuous professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within its global technology sectors.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Thales Group is seeking a Senior Technical Leader for Navigation Sensors, based in Bordeaux, France, with a three-year expatriation to Shanghai, China. The role involves coordinating with international engineering teams, ensuring technical alignment with client needs, and overseeing the development and validation of new aviation navigation systems.

Salary

Attractive compensation package; Not specified; Continuous training and inclusive environment benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years experience in inertial navigation systems
  • Expertise in anemobarometry and radio altimeters
  • Avionics system design and integration
  • International project coordination across France Canada India
  • Client interface and technical leadership in China

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with complex international co-engineering contexts
  • Ability to adapt development processes to local context
  • Knowledge of aeronautical certification standards
  • Team building and mentoring capabilities
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder management

Key Requirements

  • Engineering degree required
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in navigation system design
  • Proven track record in avionics for air transport
  • Fluency in international collaboration environments
  • Knowledge of aeronautical certification requirements

Work Rights

Not specified

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