Software Architect

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world's largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

We say HI* ̶ Welcome to our Thales Team

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Thales in Switzerland is part of a leading global technology company in the fields of defense and security, training and simulation, space and digital identity and security. In a world full of uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can break new ground with confidence and security. For a future we can all trust.

Say HI* – to your career as

Software Architect
(m/w/d)
at our Bern site

In Bern, you can expect training and simulation solutions for armed forces on land, at sea and in the air, for police authorities and for helicopter operators worldwide. This is the right place for you if you want to work with us to develop and shape live and virtual training systems. Become part of the Thales team of experts at one of the leading providers of training & simulation in Europe.

We look forward to meeting you

Your Mission

• Ensure seamless integration between Equipment and Communication product lines for the global land live training offering.
• Act as the primary technical interface, driving clear communication and consistent design decisions.
• Lead and support design, development, and change management activities in line with Thales Quality Management System (QMS).
• Contribute to R&D initiatives by developing concepts, evaluating feasibility, and translating outcomes into engineering improvements.
• Define test strategies and support test development in collaboration with the IVVQ team.
• Specify and document product line interactions, interfaces, and data exchanges to ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate with the Solution Architect on feature planning, design documentation, customer requirements, and cybersecurity integration.

We look forward to

• Education: Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience: Proven background in systems integration, architecture, or software development—preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex systems environments
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of system interfaces, data exchange, and communication protocols, Experience with software architecture and system design principles, Familiarity with change management and QMS processes, Knowledge of testing (IVVQ) and cybersecurity standards is a plus
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams
• Language: Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus
• Mindset: Proactive, structured, and committed to innovation and continuous improvement

Say HI* - Your way to us
When the time is right for change, our international teams are here to tackle the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Are you in? Your contact Lisa Ungemach is looking forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.

Lisa Ungemach

Talent Acquisition Partner

• Human Intelligence

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now