Thales Norway is developing and delivering world-leading software and hardware solutions in cryptography, secure communication, and technology for critical infrastructure that supports nations' defense and NATO. We are seeking an Application Engineer to our Engineering Support Team, where you will have technical responsibility for applications, development tools, and services used across our engineering environment.
🏢 About Thales Norway
Thales Norway develops and delivers world-leading software and hardware solutions in cryptography, secure communication, and technology for critical infrastructure that supports nations' defense and NATO. We are currently undergoing an exciting development, establishing a new joint venture with Kongsberg Defence Communication AS, creating Kongsberg Thales Defence Communication AS (KTDC). This new company will be owned 50/50 by KONGSBERG and THALES and will bring together strong professional environments within secure communication and cybersecurity solutions.
🎯 The Role
We are looking for someone who likes the combination of application operations, development tools, integrations, and automation, and who thrives close to a large technical development environment. Many of our solutions are operated locally and on-premise. You will therefore work practically with both Linux- and Windows-based environments, while contributing to automating, improving, and further developing how our tools are operated and used.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Have technical ownership of applications and tools used by the engineering department
Ensure that systems function stably and integrate well to support efficient development processes
Operate and maintain applications and services used by the engineering department, several of them on-premise and locally operated
Ensure operation and integration of development tools, as well as plugins and integrations
Develop guides and documentation for effective use of tools
Provide advice and training to development teams, and contribute to good and appropriate use of tools
📌 Required Qualifications
Relevant higher technical education (we request diplomas from all applicants)
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience after studies
Experience with application operation on both Linux and Windows
Experience with scripting and automation, preferably Python
Deliver high quality in an efficient manner
Responsible, self-motivated, structured, and curious about new technology
Good collaboration skills and motivation to contribute to a strong professional environment
Good written and oral communication skills in both Norwegian and English
⭐ Desirable Experience
Experience from, or good understanding of, development processes and environments
Interest in operation, automation, and further development of technical solutions
Experience with or curiosity about development tools and work methodology
🎁 Benefits
A stimulating workday where your competence contribution is valued and utilized
An interesting and exciting position in a stable and secure company that is constantly developing
Professional and personal development in a high-tech environment - competence enhancement is a focus for us, here you will have the opportunity to grow and learn
Social gatherings such as summer party, Christmas party, and monthly afterwork, as well as team-building activities like paintball, shuffleboard, and cabin trips
A good work environment with high ceilings and nice colleagues. We score high on well-being surveys with an average of 8.5 out of 10, and 9.1 on humor! We are also concerned that our employees have a good work-life balance
Active company sports and well-equipped fitness room
Competitive conditions with good pension and insurance schemes
Renovated and modern premises centrally located in Oslo
🛂 Visa & Eligibility
To be considered for this position, you must be a Norwegian citizen, and you must be able to be security cleared and authorized for level HEMMELIG and NATO SECRET with special instructions from the National Security Authority. You cannot hold any other citizenship than Norwegian.
