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The Group presently employs seven-hundred people in the country and provides its customers with advanced solutions in defence, security, aerospace, transportation and space. The Group has built a mature relationship with the Kingdom through solid, country-wide partnerships. This has allowed Thales to expand its footprint at a local level and to be able to meet ever-evolving customer demands. The Al-Masjid al-Haram mosque in Mecca, a world-renowned Holy site, is secured by Thales integrated systems (credit – afby71) Key Figures A presence for over 45 700 employees to date Local cooperation In Saudi Arabia, Thales is continuously developing its local footprint through a diversified approach, developing industrial partnerships throughout the country: Over the past few decades, Thales has established solid foundations for effective cooperation with local industries, thus increasing Thales’ presence in Saudi Arabia. This has been achieved through the transfer of technology, offering technical expertise to companies like Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) and Al Salam, and assistance locally. Thales’ strategy is to enhance localisation in the country including industrial manufacturing. Thales has also developed invaluable cooperative agreements with public organisations & institutions and universities & academies: Thales has strengthened its cooperation with King Abdulaziz City for Sciences & Technology (KACST) and Taqnia in order to develop and set joint programmes related to the Group’s activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 2010, Thales signed a collaboration agreement with King Saudi University (King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology) for joint research programmes. The Group has been a board member at Al Faysal University from more than 10 years. Today, Thales is developing cooperation agreements with Princess Nora University, Al Yamamah University, KFUPM University and other technical colleges. Activities Defence in Saudi Arabia In Defence, Thales has been selected to supply major electronic air defence and protection systems by the Minister of Defence (MoD). View more Transportation in Saudi Arabia Thales is a world leader in electronics and security systems, building on its expertise to provide solutions that set the standard in the transportation industry. View more Aerospace in Saudi Arabia This sector exhibits Thales as a market leader in the fields of avionics and air traffic management systems, outlining the Group’s capacity to provide a comprehensive end-to-end response to the challenges of air transport. View more Security in Saudi Arabia Thales is highly active in the Arabian security sector, with a deep influence in the protection of critical infrastructure including Mecca’s & Madinah’s mosques, oil refineries and petro-chemical sites. View more Space in Saudi Arabia As the Group’s space-related activities remain largely Eurocentric, Thales’ space influence in the Middle East is comparatively subdued. View more 4 matching job(s) Legal Counsel Regular Employment - Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin https://thales.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1612565 Legal Counsel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia THALES GROUP AND THALES IN SAUDI ARABIA Worldwide, our customers rely on our expertise and innovation of 62,000 people in 56 countries across five markets; Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security. We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North –South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force. WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A LEGAL COUNSEL TO JOIN THE THALES GENERAL COUNSEL LEGAL, CONTRACTS, RISKS & INSURANCE TEAM IN RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA. The Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal expertise and support to Thales companies in Saudi Arabia for both Civil and Military activities under supervision of Legal Manager. Key Responsibilities: General • Contribute to and support business decisions at the correct level in close alignment with the Contracts Managers. • Ensure deployment of best practices and processes of Legal across the business cycle of the company and in close interfacing with other functions. Legal Support for Bids and Projects • Supports the Sales and/or Bid Manager, ensures the pertinence of commitments, identifies contractual risks and participates in the negotiation of contractual clauses. • Supports the Project and the Contracts Manager, guarantees strict compliance with the Local and International law and proposes actions to minimize and mitigate risks in full compliance with Local Jurisdiction. Provide Governis reports on timely basis • Monitor the validity and timely preparation of governance documents related to Thales companies in Saudi Arabia to comply with company law. • Provide Governis reports on timely basis. Legal advice about the Labor Law and other Local Laws and Regulations, promote legal awareness • Upon request, provide advice to the HR and HSE Department about the terms of the Labor Law regarding the relation between the company and the employees. Provide opinion and guidance to management on compliance with Saudi Laws. • Provide Legal Bulletins and Legal Alerts regarding the changes in Saudi Law which affect company’s business. Skills and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Law or related field required. • Read, analyze and interpret laws and contracts. • Familiar with Microsoft word, excel and power point. Your contributions to Thales’ cutting-edge products make possible the continued delivery of excellence and hundreds of millions of satisfied passengers globally. If your skills, experience and attitude match the above and you are looking for exciting challenges, please apply now using the link below and we will be in touch. At Thales in the Saudi Arabia, we provide careers – not jobs. Visit https://www.thalesgroup.com/careers to find our full list of open positions. • Preferably Saudi National • If non Saudi, sponsorship should be transferrable • Open to mobilize https://thales.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1612565 Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Close the description Systems Engineer (Sonar System) Regular Employment - Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin https://thales.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1611749 Systems Engineer (Sonar System) Jubail, Saudi Arabia THALES GROUP AND THALES IN SAUDI ARABIA Worldwide, our customers rely on our expertise and innovation of 62,000 people in 56 countries across five markets; Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security. We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North –South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force. Under Water Systems (UWS) Did you know we are the world’s top exporter of sonars and related systems for naval forces, making us a global leader in under water systems? Our people design and deliver world-class acoustic and communication systems and subsystems for anti-submarine warfare and anti-mine warfare. Our solutions and related services are suitable for all types of platforms: submarines, surface ships, helicopters, maritime patrol aircrafts and unmanned naval systems. That is why we rely on our people to help us master the most complex environments for our customers, and careers start here. That is why we rely on our people to help us master the most complex environments for our customers, and careers start here. WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A SYSTEMS ENGINEER TO JOIN THE THALES UNDER WATER SYSTEM TEAM IN JUBAIL, SAUDI ARABIA. The Systems Engineer will do maintenance, testing and trials validation (in harbour and at sea), on the Sonar System and support of any related tasks dictated by the In-Country Programme Manager. Key Responsibilities: • Investigation and rectification of defects on the Sonar System as reported by the RSNF and the Thales team. • Installation and participation of customer acceptance for minor Sonar System updates. • Conduct harbour and sea trials as required for the Sonar System. • Provide relevant briefs on the condition of the Sonar System on each ship to the In-Country Programme Manager. • Maintain a clean and tidy work area. • Work under the direction of the supervising Thales Engineers.Insert key responsibilities for the role. Skills and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. • Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills. • Ability to supervise junior team members and technicians. • Practical systems engineering. • Fault finding on complex electronic systems.Insert list of skills • Can speak and write good english • Ability to read and understand the relevant technical documentation in English. • Ability to complete any tasks with minimal supervision. • Ability to be an essential and useful member of a small team. Your contributions to Thales cutting-edge products make possible the continued delivery of excellence and hundreds of millions of satisfied passengers globally. If your skills, experience and attitude match the above and you are looking for exciting challenges, please apply now using the link below and we will be in touch. At Thales in the Saudi Arabia, we provide careers - not jobs. Visit https://www.thalesgroup.com/careers to find our full list of open positions. • Saudi Nationals only • The applicant will need to be physically fit for the role. Lifting maintenance equipment on and off the ship is physically demanding. https://thales.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1611749 Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Close the description Civil Engineer Regular Employment - Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin https://thales.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1607323 Civil Engineer Riyadh, Saudi Arabia THALES GROUP AND THALES IN SAUDI ARABIA Worldwide, our customers rely on our expertise and innovation of 62,000 people in 56 countries across five markets; Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security. We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North –South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force. WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A CIVIL ENGINEER TO JOIN THE THALES ENGINEERING TEAM IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA. The Civil Engineer will work both on Design and IVVQ activities in the projects. Key Responsibilities: • Provide analysis of customer requirements and request for proposal • Participate to site surveys and analyze site constructability issues • Contribute to high level engineering solution by optimizing the civil portion • Provide detailed design (BoQ, drawings & documents) as well as statement of work • Interface with suppliers for technical queries • Initiating procurement on the civil part • Interface with the customer to clarify the solution and close comments • Autonomous on making decision and provide alternatives to offer the most optimum and cost efficient overall solution • Optimize typical designs and maintain service price list • Support family buyer when required • Lead investigation and rectification if required • Contribute to site activity monitoring and performing acceptance together with customer • Contribute to change proposal and claim preparation • Lead knowledge sharing and feedback activity on the subject matter • Ensure internal education on civil quantity surveying technique for project staff Skills and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Civil Engineering or related field required. • Knowledge of Outside Plant (OSP) plus complete small building finishes • Experience in HCIS – Higher Commission for Industrial as Design Engineer • Knowledge in foundation design, trenching design and light buildings. • Knowledge of ERP and reporting tools Your contributions to Thales cutting-edge products make possible the continued delivery of excellence and hundreds of millions of satisfied passengers globally. If your skills, experience and attitude match the above and you are looking for exciting challenges, please apply now using the link below and we will be in touch. At Thales in the Saudi Arabia, we provide careers - not jobs. Visit https://www.thalesgroup.com/careers to find our full list of open positions. • Preferably Saudi National • Open to mobilize to work in design offices on site or in any Thales office in KSA • Open to work on other engineering disciplines as needed (e.g. Design Survey, Quantity Surveyor) • Involve in teamwork environment • Registered in Saudi Council of Engineers https://thales.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1607323 Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Close the description Field Service Inspector Regular Employment - Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin https://thales.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1511881 Field Service Inspector Riyadh & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia TOGETHER WE ENTERTAIN MORE THAN 100,000 PASSENGERS A DAY WHILST IN-FLIGHT THALES GROUP AND THALES IN SAUDI ARABIA Worldwide, our customers rely on our expertise and innovation of 62,000 people in 56 countries across five markets; Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security. We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North –South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force. AEROSPACE Thales people design 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. In Flight Entertainment (IFE) What does it take to develop a world-class entertainment system that’s used 30,000 feet in the air? The Thales In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE) product offers an end-to-end solution that supports our customers before, during and after the flight. Thales supplies 40% of the world’s IFE systems and is committed to becoming the industry leader. Trusted by over 100 airline companies and used by over 200 million passengers a year, the Thales InFlyt Experience team powers the innovation, vision and brilliance needed to deliver a first-class solution. That is why we rely on our people to help us master the most complex environments for our customers, and careers start here. WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A FIELD SERVICE INSPECTOR TO JOIN THE THALES IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT TEAM IN RIYADH & JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA. The Field Service Inspector will work on the latest Aircraft entertainment and connectivity systems in the industry. Work in live A/C operations environment in close coordination with airline maintenance teams. Key Responsibilities: • Duties Provide timely in-airline and on-wing support on Thales IFE and connectivity system. • Provide clear and concise reporting on the health of the In Flight Entertainment (IFE) and connectivity system. • Work closely with customer line maintenance organization • Provide maintenance recommendation to the line team. • Work closely with Thales IFE Technical Support team on all technical issues related to IFE system (System failures, Network issues, Fiber optic issues…) • Ensure good communication with Jeddah Based • Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management. • Participate actively in any retrofits and / or the entry into service of new systems at assigned customers. • Work actively with the assigned customers to gather reliability data for all Thales IFE equipment. • Reports to On-site support manager for daily task assignment and co-ordination. Skills and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Apprentice in Aircraft Maintenance or related field required. • Capability to comprehend and follow instructions, procedures, blueprints, diagrams, manuals and to comprehend and follow verbal instruction. • Knowledge of reading aviation documents such as ICD, AMM, IPC, WDM, SCM preferable. • Knowledge of electrical/electronic and digital networks. Ability to troubleshoot complex networks. • Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Linux command line. • Minimum of 2 year experience in the Aviation Industry. • Preferably Avionics and/or IFE. • Fresh graduates with passion to work for the aviation industry are welcome to apply. Your contributions to Thales’ cutting-edge products make possible the continued delivery of excellence and hundreds of millions of satisfied passengers globally. If your skills, experience and attitude match the above and you are looking for exciting challenges, please apply now using the link below and we will be in touch. At Thales in the Saudi Arabia, we provide careers – not jobs. Visit https://www.thalesgroup.com/careers to find our full list of open positions. • Saudi Nationals only • Will require working on weekends and nightshift, extended hours if required. • Should be available On-call. • Must pass extensive security, and background checks. • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally • Valid driver’s license required. https://thales.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1511881 Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Close the description All jobs Wherever safety and security matter, we deliver Aerospace Space Transportation Defence Security Market-specific solutions Social Networks Linkedin Twitter Facebook Youtube Pinterest Google Plus Rss Contact us Thales Headquarters +33 (0) 1 57 77 80 00 Send a messageAddress book Global Career Investor Journalist Customer 2016 Thales Group Credits Legal notice Sitemap