Head of Software Engineering (Segment Mission Systems)

Thales
Full time Hengelo, Overijssel Computer Occupations
Posted:
June 06, 2026
Location:
Hengelo, Overijssel, Netherlands

Job Description

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

Head of Software Engineering – (Segment Mission Systems)

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to take on the role of Head of Discipline – Software Engineering for our Mission Systems segment. In this pivotal role, you will lead and strengthen our software engineering discipline, delivering critical software development contributions to our Combat Management System and ensuring technical excellence across the full software lifecycle. In this critical leadership position, you will be responsible for steering the strategy, capability development, and performance of our software engineering discipline, ensuring delivery excellence and technical innovation across a portfolio of cutting-edge Mission Systems projects and product developments.

You will be the manager of approx. 7 team managers, wherein you indirectly lead a community of over 100 software engineers across more than 10 teams in The Netherlands and Romania, helping...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
Posted: June 06, 2026
Deadline: July 16, 2026