Technical Lead

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.

Thales Airspace Mobility Solutions (AMS) business, part of the Global Business Unit Land and Air Systems, is providing leading edge Air Traffic Management (ATM), Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), Security and Digital Aviation solutions for the Commercial and Defence sectors.

Job summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated V&V Engineer to join our team in Bangalore (India). As a V&V, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the quality and functionality of our software products through comprehensive testing and defect identification. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Required competencies/skills

Experience- 8yrs-15yrs

• •Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), testing methodologies, and best practices
• •Hands-on experience in test automation using QF-Test and Vivaldi, with solid proficiency in Linux
• •Proficiency in creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts, and executing them manually or through automated testing tools
• •Familiarity with bug tracking systems and test management tools
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and isolate issues effectively
• •Experience in System Engineering tools e.g. DOORs, Jira
• •Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java)
• •Experience in working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

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.