Senior Product Architect - Lasers

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Product Architect - Lasers, reporting to the Chief Technologist Lasers, and working closely with the Sensors Product Line Architect (PLA), to help architect our future laser products.,

• Develop architectures for future solid state lasers and laser products. In this context the lasers may be Nd:YAG, Erbium Glass or Fibre Lasers
• Product development - work with the engineering teams and manufacturing teams on the development and qualification of laser products and their transition into manufacturing
• Thought leadership - influencing the thinking and direction of travel of OME laser products and technology
• Technology planning - provide input to the Technology Roadmap for the laser products, helping identify the key emerging or existing laser technologies and the plan for the adoption of these technologies within the Business Line.
• External funding - helping identify and pursue sources of external technology funding (MoD, DSTL, DASA, Industry, Government) to support activities within the lasers domain.
• Supplier Collaboration - liaising and collaborating with suppliers and partners in the exploitation of new and emerging laser technologies to enhance the product range and to improve customer value.
  
  Bachelor, Masters or Post-Doctoral Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc, EngD or PhD) in Physics or Laser Physics
• Significant experience of lasers / laser systems gained in a manufacturing or R&D organisation.
• Strong experimental skills supported by solid theoretical background
• Knowledge of key trends in laser systems technology and the passion to help steer the capability in Thales to profitably benefit from these trends
Security Clearance Statement 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.

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. 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., Thales is a world leader in the design and manufacture of products for the worldwide defence, aerospace and security markets. Laser Systems (specifically Laser Designators & Laser Rangefinders) is a key and growing product area for the Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME) business line of Thales UK., 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.