Principal Technical Advisor

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Thales Full time

We're inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

Thales Australia is a leading provider of cutting-edge defence and security solutions and supplies and stains a range of products for the ADF - including munitions, weapons, optronic, protected vehicles, mission packages, and command, control, communication and computer systems.

Thales Australia is a key participant in the Government's Guided Weapon & Explosive Ordnance strategy. This will see Australia domestically manufacture, design and develop solid rocket motors in support of the Australian Defence Force requirements. Thales Australia is working collaboratively with the Government and international weapon systems manufacturers to support and enable this domestic industrial capability ambition.

The Principal Technical Advisor - Propulsion Systems will bring their knowledge, skills and experience from solid rocket motor design, development and manufacturing to bear in supporting Thales Australia's emerging design, test & evaluation, and industrialisation programs..

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide expert technical advice and supervision to leadership, bids, project and production teams on military solid rocket motor propulsion systems design, development and manufacturing.
- Monitor, advise and influence the engineering environment (process, practices and tools) consistent with the applicable rules, and particular necessities of propulsion systems program and bid needs.
- Contribute as a leader of the Guided, Space & Hypersonics team to influence decisions, improve performance, operate safely and sustainably, and effectively manage risk in bids, projects and production activities.
- Act as Product Design Authority or Project Design Authority for relevant propulsion related projects or products.
- Lead technical development of engineering staff at all levels to deliver sustainable uplift in technology and industrial competency and capability.

**Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualified in Aerospace Engineering, or other suitable discipline
- Extensive experience in solid rocket motor propulsion designing, analysis and testing
- Proven track record of successful project leadership and technical advisory roles
- Proven and effective leadership skills
- High level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams

**As part of our commitment, we offer**:

- Visa sponsorship and relocation packages available
- Salary packaging includes healthcare and bonus payments
- Recognised leader in reservist employee support
- Leading leave policies
- Growth and Development opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Employee discounts
- Gym Membership (Fitness passport)
- ThalesFlex - flexibility working is our everyday
- Family Support through our partnership with Parents at Work

**Good to Know**

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Prior to offer you'll complete a pre-employment police and medical.

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