Patent engineer

Location: Noida, 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.

Subject Matter Expertise

CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US  

PROFILE:  

You graduated with a Master of Engineering or Computer Science or in University, and have great experience in your field  
You are a born leader and look forward occupying a position of responsibility within a stimulating environment  
You have proven dedication and willingness towards continuous improvement through practical experience, research and study, and encourage capitalisation and knowledge sharing 
You are a problem-solver and love to take up challenges 
You are sincerely passionate, which means that you like thinking creatively to come up with your own ideas and solutions in order to please the customer 
You are proactive and show a great sense of initiative 
You demonstrate interpersonal skills and foster collaborative work 
  

COMPETENCIES:  

You have substantial knowledge of System Engineering:
You have the ability to adopt a holistic approach to analyse a system, focusing on the way that a system’s constituent parts interrelate and how systems work over time and within the context of larger systems
You understand the importance of requirements definition through a process using performance analysis, trade studies, constraint evaluation and cost/benefit analysis
You are able to adopt a Model Based Systems Engineering and see how it serves as a basis for architecture
You have notions of IVVQ (Integration/Verification/Validation/Qualification), R-A-M-T (Reliability/Maintainability/Availability/Testability) and associated norms & standards
You are very familiar with System Architecting requirements and associated notions, methods & processes:
Architecture Vision, Architecture, System Architecture, Technical Architecture, Opportunities & Solutions, Migration Planning, Implementation Governance, Architecture Change Management 
You have knowledge of software development (testing) and know how to apply configuration management  
You understand the underlying technical stakes and business strategies behind the different products and services offered by your scope 
You are familiar with project management and can take hindsight to understand all the organisational processes in place 
You know how to simplify and break down complex problems in order to address potential challenges and propose unique solutions 
You have great communication skills: 
You can interact with many different people, whatever their professional backgrounds 
You are able to convey information clearly and concisely by determining which facts, details and processes are most relevant to a specific project and highlighting them 
NICE TO HAVE:  
  

LIFE AS A THALES  SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE ROLE  

As a Thales Subject Matter Expertise Role, you will ensure the quality of the services and products delivered by your scope thanks to your in-depth knowledge of the field:  

Analyse the activities of your scope to ensure resources are used efficiently and help with competency development if necessary 
Provide documentation and communication regarding specialized organizational processes 
Act as a referent by taking a technical concept and making it easier to understand 
Create and edit processes to help perform tasks consistently 
Support leadership in aligning company and personal values with a strategic vision 
Make recommendations for technology infrastructure, software and equipment 
Assist in sales growth and account management when needed  

YOUR CAREER AT THALES  

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas:  

Room and attention to personal development  
Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution  
Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path  
Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group  

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.