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# Communications & Networking Research - Software Solution lead

- **Company:** Thales Group
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Cloud Engineering, Embedded Software, Network Architecture, Satcom, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Computer Networking Systems, Kubernetes, Microservices
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://thales.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Green-Park/Comms---Networking-Research---Software-Solution-lead_R0334773

## About the Role

* Strong technical background in communications, networking and connectivity systems
 * Experience developing wireless communication solutions, ideally across SATCOM and terrestrial technologies
 * Proven ability to translate communications concepts into practical system architectures
 * Embedded software development experience, from proof-of-concept through to prototype delivery
 * Experience with modern software practices, including:
 + Cloud-native architectures
 + Containerised development
 + Microservices
 + Kubernetes/K3s
 + Edge and enterprise deployments
 * Experience working in innovation, research, advanced engineering or concept development environments
 * Ability to provide technical leadership and guide less experienced engineers

If you're excited by solving complex connectivity challenges and turning breakthrough ideas into reality, we'd love to hear from you.

## Description

At Thales Research and Technology (TRT) we're looking for an experienced engineer with a deep technical background in wireless communications, networking and connectivity systems to lead the development of next-generation solutions for critical defence and security applications.

This is not a traditional product development role.

You'll work at the forefront of applied research, taking innovative concepts from early-stage exploration through to demonstrable prototypes and operational trials. You'll combine your expertise in communications technologies with modern software engineering approaches to solve some of the most complex connectivity challenges facing our customers.

If you're passionate about SATCOM, terrestrial communications, network architectures and emerging connectivity technologies, and want to influence the future technical direction of mission-critical systems, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Leading the technical delivery of innovative connectivity demonstrators and prototype solutions
 * Designing and implementing software-enabled communications and networking systems
 * Translating wireless concepts into scalable architectures and deployable capabilities
 * Providing technical leadership and mentoring a small team of engineers
 * Engaging with customers and stakeholders to understand challenges and shape solutions
 * Supporting technology strategy, innovation activities and future research bids


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