Internship program - Software development engineer

Thales has been present in Romania for more than 20 years. Over the years, our company has grown and diversified its portfolio of activities, and today we are a central hub for software development and engineering, serving customers in all our major markets: Defence & Security, Aerospace, Space, and Digital Identity & Security. With our local experts, Thales has unparalleled capability to design and deploy equipment, systems and services to meet the most complex requirements.

Our purpose is to help make the world a safer place by building a future we can all trust.

Desired Technical Skills

Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:

• C/C++/Java programming
• OOD (Design Patterns) and UML, Rational UML tools
• Python, Pearl Scripting, Shell Scripting
• UNIX based operating system, GNU Toolchain
• Microcontrollers
• Communication protocols
• Virtualization techniques

Job Content

• Activities related to specification, design, implementation(coding) and unit/module testing
• Build and maintain the different internal products development & test environments

In this role you will be likely to gain experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Safety critical software development for the railway sector
• Awareness of Systems/Software Engineering & Product Lifecycles
• Provide high level technical support for software engineering environments
• Getting familiar with some of our broad range of technologies (microcontrollers programming, OOD, scripting, virtualization, LINUX, Eclipse RCP, test automation, etc)
• Involvement in Research programs

We are pleased to offer you an educational internship opportunity with Thales Systems Romania in the framework of the 2015 internship program.
We provide systems, solutions, equipment and services enhancing the safety and operational efficiency of railway networks.

You will work in projects that make a real difference to our everyday life. Part of a team of highly experienced software development engineers, you will support international projects in Germany and Austria.

This role will suit somebody who is a self-starter with excellent communication skills and the drive and ability to work both in a team and independently, somebody who is willing to share knowledge with colleagues and who has a basic understanding of a working environment.

During the internship, you are encouraged to come with an innovative idea for the safety-critical field. A team of experts will be dedicated to support you. The best idea will get you a unique 7 day experience in an international Thales facility!