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Optronics Research and Technology Business Manager, Crawley
Client: Thales
Location: Reading, Bristol, or Crawley
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 08e124751781
Job Views: 9
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
Location: Reading, United Kingdom. Thales designs solutions for operational advantage across land, sea, and air domains, supporting defence and armed forces with systems ranging from early warning to threat neutralisation. We offer opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment that values flexibility and well-being.
Optronics Research and Technology (R&T) Business Manager
Location: Reading, Bristol, or Crawley
Hybrid Working (Minimum 3 days at office)
* Are you passionate about Research and Technology, with a background in optronics, machine learning, or AI?
* Interested in a technical Business Development role with a defence focus?
* Seeking a role within a collaborative and innovative team?
The Opportunity:
Join Thales OME as a Business Development Manager, supporting electro-optic system development, assessing feasibility, and managing R&T projects from early research to prototypes. Focus areas include electro-optic sensors, imaging systems, optical design, algorithms, machine learning, and AI with a defence and security emphasis.
Responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities, liaising with R&T teams, exploring business opportunities with government, academia, and industry, and representing Thales at conferences.
About You:
Essential:
* At least 5 years in optronics research, development, or innovation
* Master’s degree in Physics, Electronics, Engineering, or related field
* Experience in Electro-Optic Sensors, with ML/AI
* Knowledge of UK defence/security industries and MoD
* Strong communication skills and ability to present clearly
* Self-starter with interest in funding approaches
Desirable:
* PhD in related fields
* Experience in Business Development/Sales
* Experience with UK Government and Universities
Security clearance: Full SC clearance or ability to obtain it is essential.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary, bonus, benefits including pension, holiday, health cover, development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.
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Applicants must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK. Some roles may require security clearance. We support inclusive recruitment and reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.
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