Tech Enabled Designer
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.Role Overview
Within the CTO organization, the Tech-enabled Designer plays a key role in accelerating innovation by transforming concepts into tangible, testable experiences.
Working at the intersection of design, technology, and innovation, the role focuses on rapid prototyping, experimentation, and exploration of emerging interactions (notably AI-driven experiences), enabling teams to quickly validate ideas and demonstrate value.
The Tech-enabled Designer contributes to bridging the gap between design intent and technical feasibility, supporting innovation teams in building compelling and credible Proofs of Concept (POCs).
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Prototyping & Experimentation
- Design and develop interactive prototypes (Figma advanced prototyping, coded prototypes, AI-driven experiences)
- Create realistic POCs and demos to support concept validation and stakeholder engagement
- Explore new interaction paradigms (AI, conversational interfaces, agent-based experiences)
Technology Exploration & Integration
- Continuously assess and experiment with emerging technologies (Generative AI, prototyping tools, automation)
- Identify and demonstrate relevant use cases aligned with innovation initiatives
- Contribute to defining new interaction patterns for future products and services
Design-Engineering Collaboration
- Work closely with innovation engineers and technical teams
- Contribute to feasibility discussions and propose viable alternatives
Acceleration of Validation Cycles
- Enable rapid testing with users and stakeholders through tangible artifacts
- Support innovation projects with high-impact deliverables for:
- internal decision-making
- executive presentations (CTO / Business Lines)
- co-innovation workshops
Profile & Qualifications
Education
B.Design and M.Design
Experience
- 4-6 years of experience in UX design, interaction design, or digital product design
- Proven experience in prototyping beyond static design (interactive, coded, or experimental)
Skills
Design & UX
- Strong UX and interaction design capabilities
- Ability to design complex user flows and systems
- Experience with service-oriented or system-level thinking is a plus
Prototyping & Technology
- Advanced proficiency in Figma (interactive prototyping)
- Familiarity with code-based prototyping
- Experience with AI tools is highly valued
Collaboration & Mindset
- Strong collaboration skills with international teams (France / USA / Singapore)
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, product)
- Ability to operate in uncertain and exploratory environments
- Proactive, curious, and experimentation-driven mindset
- Strong communication and storytelling abilities
- Experience in conducting design workshops and Interactive sessions
Key Interfaces
- Innovation Engineers (R&T, CTO teams)
- Strategic Designers (value proposition, framing)
- Service & UX Designers (experience design)
- Product & Business stakeholders
Deliverables
- Interactive prototypes (Figma and/or coded)
- Innovation POCs (including AI-driven concepts)
- Value Proposition artifacts
- Demonstrators for internal and external stakeholders
- Experimental interaction models and design patterns
Why Join Us
You will be part of a Strategic Design team within the CTO organization, working on cutting-edge innovation topics (AI, emerging technologies, future user experiences).
This position offers a unique opportunity to:
- shape future products and services upstream
- work directly with innovation and engineering experts
- experiment with emerging technologies in a highly creative environment
- have visible impact on strategic decisions
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.