Technical Lead - Special Process

Thales; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Bengaluru seeks an engineer to lead materials, bonding processes, and surface treatments for aerospace and defense hardware. You will define environmental qualification plans, assess substitutes, and support product testing across production and suppliers.

The role requires an engineering degree and 5–10 years in the industrial sector, with a structured, methodical approach to cost estimation and project execution. You will collaborate across teams to deliver robust, qualified solutions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent in physics and chemistry.
• Experience in the industrial sector.
• Ability to build design plans and carry them out to provide advanced analyses on so-called complex materials and equipment, covering electronics, mechanics, thermal constraints, etc.
• Desired experience in the field of Defense.
• Basic project cost estimations, Project planning, execution and deployment. Structured and methodical approach

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on materials, bonding processes, and surface treatments (coatings and paints).
• Provide expertise on the impact of corrosive environments on products.
• Define, manage or carry out qualification tests for surface treatments and bonding as part of new developments
• Research and qualify substitutes for obsolete or prohibited by environmental regulations substances in collaboration with the HSE network stakeholders
• Participate in the definition of environmental qualification plans and validate the results on test specimens and final products in collaboration with subcontractors (laboratory, etc.)
• Provide expertise (process qualification, analysis of non-conformities, etc.) to our manufacturing subcontractors (production range, etc.)
• Provide solutions (internal or external) regarding resources and expertise required for physio-chemical analyses
• Provide technical assistance to production and product support teams.
• Knowledge of expected environmental standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Design plans

Complex materials analysis

Environmental standards

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

Key Responsibility & Tasks:

• Provide expertise on materials, bonding processes, and surface treatments (coatings and paints),
• Provide expertise on the impact of corrosive environments on products,
• Define, manage or carry out qualification tests for surface treatments and bonding as part of new developments
• Research and qualify substitutes for obsolete or prohibited by environmental regulations substances in collaboration with the HSE network stakeholders,
• Participate in the definition of environmental qualification plans and validate the results on test specimens and final products in collaboration with subcontractors (laboratory, etc.),
• Provide expertise (process qualification, analysis of non-conformities, etc.) to our manufacturing subcontractors (production range, etc.),
• Provide solutions (internal or external) regarding resources and expertise required for physio-chemical analyses,
• Provide technical assistance to production and product support teams.
• Knowledge of expected environmental standards.

Skills Required

• Engineering degree or equivalent in the fields of physics and chemistry.
• Experience required in the industrial sector.
• Ability to build design plans and carry them out to provide advanced analyses on so-called complex materials and equipment, covering electronics, mechanics, thermal constraints, etc.
• Desired experience in the field of Defense.
• Basic project cost estimations, Project planning, execution and deployment. Structured and methodical approach

Years of experience - At least 5-10 years of experience in this area

Educational Qualification - Bachelor Degree in Engineering

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.