Lead Engineer - Industrialization and System Integration

Industrialization Lead Engineer – System Integration

Location: Bangalore, India

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.

Title : Industrialization Lead Engineer – System Integration

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Management of Industrial deliverables and manufacturing topics at Supplier.
• Manage NPI with local procurement team including validating process flows and FAIs.
• Rack & Cabinet Assembly: Lead the end-to-end integration of electronic modules into racks, ensuring optimal cable management, EMI/EMC shielding, and structural integrity.
• Test Bench Operations: able to operate on test benches to simulate real-world conditions for complex harness systems.
• Thorough understanding of SMT and THT assembly processes.
• Technical Documentation: able to create and / or interpret comprehensive test specifications, wiring diagrams for test rigs, and detailed assembly work instructions for racks.
• Fault Diagnosis: Perform root-cause analysis on system-level failures within cabinets or during test bench runs, implementing immediate corrective actions.
• Mentorship: Guide technicians at supplier in the nuances of cabinet wiring, connector termination, and safe handling of high-voltage test benches.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Technical Standards: Expert-level knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 for cable harness workmanship and quality is mandatory.
• Familiarity with military and aerospace standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, SAE-AS50881) is essential.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 for solder workmanship and quality is essential.
• Manufacturing Processes: Proficiency in wire cutting, stripping, industrial crimping, soldering, and complex routing.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC requirements for high-frequency or high-voltage harnesses.
• Proven track record in the mechanical and electrical assembly of racks and cabinets, including power distribution units (PDUs), thermal management, and internal cable routing.
• Experience with rack-mounted instrumentation, crimp presses, wire stripping machines, and automated termination systems.
• Engineering Tools: Hands-on experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA V5 (Cabling), or similar tools.
• Documentation: Expertise in authoring Build Plans, SOPs, Work Instructions, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Testing & Inspection: Extensive experience in electrical continuity, insulation resistance, and Megger testing.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing and test issues ahead of the impact point.
• Support documenting Lessons Learned during the manufacturing of each system.

SOFT SKILLS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with deadlines and without supervision
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, Logical thinking
• Adaptability and learning skills
• Negotiation and networking skills
• Cost conscious and frugal thinking
• Ability to work in complex matrix organisations
• Multi-cultural awareness

Years of experience

• 10 to 12 years of experience
• At least 8 years of exposure in the Industry field (especially in cable harness manufacturing & routing, PCBA and Box build).
• Working experience in Defense systems design is a plus.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical (EEE), Electronics (ECE), or Mechanical Engineering.

Certifications

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Mandatory)
• IPC-A-610 (Essential)

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level