Software Configuration Controller

Thales; Crawley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international aerospace and defense company in Crawley is seeking a Software Configuration Management professional to coordinate activities across projects. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and significant experience in software development, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. The role requires familiarity with configuration management processes and SC clearance. Opportunities for personal development and career progression are emphasized.

Benefits

Market leading training and development

Internal career mobility

Mentoring and coaching from industry leaders

Qualifications

• Significant experience in software development.
• Experience working in integrated teams on large scopes.
• Tenacious and rigorous attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Configuration Management activities with stakeholders.
• Establish and implement Configuration Management Plan.
• Specify Configuration Management requirements to subcontractors.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Configuration management proficiency

Continuous integration

Education

Master of Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools

Job description

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom. Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Software Configuration Management

Profile

• You graduated with a Master of Engineering or Computer Science or in University (ideally in software engineering), and you have significant experience in software development.
• You have already worked in an integrated team within large scopes, combining specific developments and off‑the‑shelf solutions; furthermore, you particularly appreciate collaborative work and enjoy stimulating exchanges.
• You have outstanding problem‑solving skills and a passion to solve difficult issues.
• You love to invest in the development of others.
• You are said to be tenacious and rigorous.

Competencies

• You are able to apply configuration management in line with the contractual requirements and requirements coming from the various stakeholders.
• You are proficient with the processes and tools traditionally used by Thales in the area of software configuration management and know how to use Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• You are able to adapt to various development model practices and to apply Agile methods.
• You are proficient with continuous integration.
• You are able to manage complexity.
• You are able to thrive forward in changing environments and manage change.
• You are able to build buy‑in explaining/describing your needs and initiatives.

Life as a Thales Software Configuration Management role

• Coordinate all the Configuration Management activities within your projects in collaboration with all the stakeholders, in particular the Software Manager (SW WPM) and the Solution CM.
• Establish and/or implement the Configuration Management Plan.
• Specify the Configuration Management requirements to subcontractors and suppliers through statements of work (if needed) and ensure that the Configuration Management requirements are properly implemented (development of the SOW, etc.) and that they are respected.
• Participate in the selection of configuration items and the establishment of the various breakdown structures.
• Ensure identification activities, piloting and implementation (CI selection, breakdown structures identification, baseline needs).
• Manage the corrections and evolutions on the projects; lead the commissions (TEB/CCB or SCCB).
• Establish the configuration baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL, and all baselines according to project’s needs).
• Ensure the recording and the restitution of the configuration status.
• Perform configuration verifications.
• Perform or participate in Functional and Physical configuration audits.
• Participate in end‑of‑phase reviews (PDR, CDR).
• Raise awareness, advise and share best practices with the various contributors on the implementation of configuration management.
• Set up, maintain and develop software production resources.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the team's internal tools and in the deployment of these tools on all projects.
• Provide support to project members (developers, integrators).
• Manage the software versions of our systems from production to customer.

Your Career at Thales

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas:

• Room and attention to personal development.
• Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex solution.
• Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path.
• Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.

What We Can Offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

This role will require SC clearance

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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