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Location: Bangalore, India Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in Indias growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry. Job Responsibilities: The scope of work includes activities related to identifying, assessing, and managing the risks associated with the obsolescence of components used in Thales products. The Component and Obsolescence Monitoring Engineers are expected to monitor the lifecycle of components, forecast potential obsolescence issues, and implement effective strategies to mitigate these risksTo ensure continuous availability of critical components for Thales products.To proactively manage and mitigate risks related to component obsolescence.To maintain a high level of product reliability and performanceBe accountable for the validation of selected components on our different project and provide feedback where applicable.BOM Scrub: Analysis of BOMs (Bill of Materials), Proactive BOM Scrubbing and Risk AssessmentAlert Monitoring: Analyse all obsolescence notifications (PDNs, PCNs, Obsolescence Alerts) from providers and any other sources to identify potential alternate componentsContinuously monitor alerts related to component obsolescence and input them into the Component DatabaseEvaluate the impact of alerts at the Part, BOM, Assembly, Product/ Unit level, tracking and reporting frequency and severitySuggest alternative components when suitable solution already exists in the Thales preferred parts list, or already exists in the Thales component library. Find the best component solution with the designer and the purchase who respect components strategies Skills & Experience: 2yrs-4yrs Obsolescence Management expertiseBOM/Part Obsolescence Monitoring expertiseExperience working with PLM (Wind-chill/ PALMA/Team center)Parts/component database management expertisePDNs/ PCN processing expertiseData Providers (Silicon Expert, I H S MARKIT, Total Parts Plus) Obsolescence Monitoring expertise using any or all the data providersIdentification of Alternates of all Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical and Software Solutions to mitigate obsolescence issuesChange Management in PLM/ equivalent databasesAutomation of certain process using software language (Excel, Python, VBA Scripts, C, C++.) At Thales, were committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, youll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world. .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.