About the role
At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.
Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
OUR BENEFITS
Family Friendly Workplace Certified company with Competitive Remuneration.
Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).
Modernised Paid Parental Leave.
Veterans Leave.
Personal & professional training, development and internal growth opportunities.
OUR TEAM
As part of our VTS business, our PRV 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. Most importantly – be a part of a positive team culture that is focused on our people.
YOUR ROLE
Come join our growing engineering team as a Mechanical Design Engineer (R&D) based in our Melbourne (WTC) office. This role is a 12 Months Fixed-Term Contract with a possibility to go longer, working within our Product & Strategy team.
This role strengthens Thales’ mechanical engineering capabilities by focusing on the early development and definition of unique vehicle and other tactical systems. The Mechanical Engineer will work with agility to design, develop, and validate innovative components and solutions for medium and heavy military and specialist vehicles, as well as a range of other tactical systems. Emphasis is placed on delivering reliable, customer-focused products that comply with industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DEF STAN) while supporting Thales’ commitment to excellence in defense mobility technologies.
Working at our Melbourne WTC offi…