Solution Development Manager C5ISRT

Thales Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plans with company contribution

Paid holidays and vacation days

Job summary

INGENIO Aerospace Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a Solution Development Manager to define and deliver cutting-edge, cyber-secured defence solutions. This leadership role will drive technical strategy and capture management, ensuring collaboration among teams to develop mission-critical solutions.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Defence domains and strong background in cyber security. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical leadership and cyber engineering roles, ideally in Defence.
• Demonstrated experience as a technical authority within complex, high-security environments.
• Strong background in cyber security integration and governance.

Responsibilities

• Define integrated solution architectures across defence domains.
• Establish and lead cross-functional technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with engineering and cyber security standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cyber security integration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degrees/certifications in Cyber Security

Job description

Position Summary

As the Solution Development Manager in the C5ISRT Defence domain, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering cutting‑edge, cyber‑secured defence solutions. This leadership position involves driving technical strategy, capture management, and solution architecture to position Thales as a trusted partner in next‑generation defence capabilities. You will establish and lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless collaboration between engineering, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to develop innovative, resilient, and mission‑critical solutions. A key aspect of the role is shaping Thales's product and solution roadmap, aligning technical excellence with customer needs while maintaining rigorous technical governance and cyber assurance. Beyond solution delivery, you will nurture talent, build technical capabilities, and foster a culture of innovation and adaptability in a rapidly evolving defence and cyber landscape. Success in this role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence at all levels—ensuring Thales remains at the forefront of secure, interoperable, and future‑ready C5ISRT systems.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Technical Capture & Delivery of C5ISR Solutions
  • Defining integrated solution architectures across defence domains
  • Driving alignment of platforms into a cohesive digital battlespace architecture
  • Architecture leadership across cyber, data, and secure infrastructures
  • Engaging with NATO stakeholders to ensure interoperability and future‑aligned solutions
  • Delivering with local teams in coordination with BLs and engineering support
  • Supporting capability development and industrial team formation
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Establish and lead cross‑functional technical teams (including cyber and information assurance experts), encompassing local staff, remote resources, and external partners.
  • Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture with a focus on technical excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing within and beyond the engineering community.
• Product & Portfolio Contribution
  • Partner with business line product management and solution architects to ensure solutions and products are cyber‑assured and reflect current and anticipated customer requirements.
  • Influence operational and strategic direction for product portfolio evolution, including secure‑by‑design principles.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Defence customers, industrial partners, internal/external cyber authorities, and Thales leaders.
  • Act as Thales representative in industry or customer forums for both technical solution and cyber engineering matters.
• Governance & Delivery
  • Ensure compliance with Thales project, engineering, and cyber security standards and bid governance in all capture and solution development activity.
  • Drive technical and cyber risk management, solution robustness, and operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive experience in technical leadership and cyber engineering roles, ideally in Defence (C5ISRT or related domains).
• Demonstrated experience as a technical authority, community leader, or discipline head within complex, high‑security environments.
• Strong background in cyber security integration, technical governance, and best practice implementation.
• Skilled at developing teams, coaching technical talent and driving professional discipline growth.
• Deep knowledge of Defence customer needs, procurement, and cyber security compliance.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Defence Studies or related field; advanced degrees and professional certifications in Cyber Security (e.g., CISSP, CISM) preferred.

Special Position Requirements

40 hours per week during core business hours Monday–Friday. Occasional domestic or international travel may be required, including access to government facilities and assets such as naval vessels.

Compensation

The total target compensation (TTC) market range for this position is between CAD$175,000 and CAD$225,000 annually, inclusive of base salary and variable compensation target.

Benefits

• Company‑paid extended health, dental, HSA, life, AD&D, short‑term disability, cancer care program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and well‑being program.
• Retirement savings plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with company contribution and a match to DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company‑paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, critical illness, long‑term disability.
• Employee discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Equal Opportunity

Thales is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. Accommodation information will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access, including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.