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| Aspect | Design And Development Engineer | Mechanical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Designing and developing new products or systems | Applying principles of mechanics to analyze, design, and improve mechanical systems |
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering; often includes CAD certifications | Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; licensure may be preferred |
| Work Environment | Design labs, R&D departments, manufacturing settings | Manufacturing plants, testing labs, design offices |
| Industry Usage | Product development, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics | Manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy sectors |
The main difference is that Design And Development Engineers focus on creating and refining new products and systems, while Mechanical Engineers apply mechanical principles to analyze and improve existing mechanical systems. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work in overlapping industries, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 20 days ago
Thales rating
9.2
Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
4th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers
Job description
This is for a hybrid role in Ottawa.
Position Summary
The Principal Development Engineer steers our software development through complex projects, blending deep technical expertise with leadership skills to fulfill customer demand.
Key Areas of Responsibility
We are currently seeking a skilled Principal Development Engineer (Software, Firmware) to navigate through complex projects with precision and foresight. This role is tailor-made for an experienced firmware-software developer who combines deep technical knowledge with a talent for leadership and proven track record of delivery.
Execution Excellence: Ensure the timely delivery of embedded firmware and software features as part of GA releases that meet our rigorous quality standards. You will be directly responsible for seeing through our product commitments from conception to deployment.
Technical Contribution: Play a crucial role in shaping our product's technical future by contributing to the development of robust, scalable product (firmware, software) architectures.
Project Execution and Strategy: Take a proactive role in setting project priorities and breaking down complex features, aligning your efforts with our product's long-term vision and immediate goals.
Engineering Mentorship: Lead by example, interacting with our engineering team, customer support, sales engineers, and product management through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, answering questions, and sharing best practices.
Problem Solving and Collaboration: Identify and address technical challenges, facilitating effective collaboration across teams to ensure project milestones are met efficiently.
How Will You Create Impact?
As a principal development engineer in our LUNA GP HSM, you will play a pivotal role in not just designing our products but also in ensuring their successful delivery.
You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our product outcomes and the growth of our engineering team. We value engineers who are innovators at heart but understand that at the end of the day, delivery is what counts.
If you're ready to take on a role where you can genuinely make things happen, apply now to join Thales in driving our product forward, with innovation and quality at the forefront.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of hands-on Software and firmware Engineering Experience in cybersecurity
10+ years expertise with C/C++ and a solid understanding of embedded systems, and hardware interfaces.
Extensive working knowledge in Linux.
Experience in software and firmware design, security concepts and micro services. Secure development practices for HSMs along with performance fine tuning for crypto firmware applications.
CI/CD (GIT, CI/CD, Jenkins)
Strong knowledge and experience in software development life cycle, agile methodology, and architectural principles.
Good verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively articulate technical vision, strategy, and outcomes.
Strong organizational skills, adept at managing time effectively and prioritizing tasks to meet project deadlines.
A commitment to quality, with a meticulous eye for detail and a methodical mindset to ensure that we deliver excellent products consistently.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters in embedded software development.
Expertise in cybersecurity and cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including vulnerability scanning and management.
Expertise with Linux OS, Docker containers and virtualization
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
Regulatory Compliance Requirements:
Access to Trade Controlled Items
What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
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 a company contribution and a match to a 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.
Why Join Us?
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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 133,400 -166,750 CAD Annual.
This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including - but not limited to - the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.
We use artificial intelligence-enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, resume matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
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 a company contribution and a match to a 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.
Thales is an equal opportunity employer which 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. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.