Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Thales Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive - driving this technology are our people.
It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.
Our Benefits
- Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
- Annualised Performance Review Process
- ThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment
- Fitness Passport Discount - Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated Lease options
- Personal & professional training development opportunities
- Sonder - Wellbeing & Support Partner
- We are proud to be endorsed as a Work180 Employer and recognised as a Family Friendly Employer
Our Team
Our Air Mobility Solutions team creates, develops and deploys air management systems that are critical for safe aircraft movement. With products covering 40% of the world’s airspace, we enable the safe take-off and landing of 2 in 3 aircrafts globally. We offer the opportunity to work on complex systems that push what’s possible in air traffic management - including drone technology - with room to grow in both technical and team-leading roles.
Your Role
As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop and integrate complex software solutions that support the OneSKY Civil and Military Air Traffic Control System. Working from our Melbourne Office in the World Trade Centre on Wurundjeri land, your role purpose will be
- Designing, developing and integrating software solutions
- Contributing to software architecture, design and technical decision-making
- Supporting requirements development, implementation, testing and verification activities
- Applying Agile and DevSecOps engineering practices
- Collaborating with software, systems and test engineers to deliver customer-focused outcomes
- Continuously improving engineering processes, tools and ways of working.
Your Experience
On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:
- Degree qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
- Commercial experience developing software applications using Java
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle
- Strong understanding of software design, development, testing and integration practices
- Experience with tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Gradle, Jira and Eclipse
- Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe
- Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Australian Defence & Security Clearance
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.
Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
We encourage you to apply
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.
It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right - no matter your background or personal circumstances - please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.
We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.