GIS (geographic Information System) Engineer

GIS Engineer

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 defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we're driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.

As a GIS Engineer you will be a part of TACTIS Project, which develops a powerful tactical and technical simulation platform tailored for combined forces instruction and training, within Thales' Training & Simulation Business Line. TACTIS is the most sophisticated simulation training platform, fitting the combined forces needs and requirements in complex battlefield scenarios. To strengthen our project, we are seeking a Geomatics / GIS engineer for simulation purposes. He/she will be involved in the production of a new terrain for a land simulation project (buildings, vegetation, street furniture, etc.).

Main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the production of virtual terrains using tools that are partly commercially available and partly specifically developed by THALES. Virtual terrains may be as large as an entire country.
• Developing tools to automate the processing of geographic data.
• Acquiring, validating, producing, and managing high-quality geographic data for a synthetic environment as close to reality as possible.
• Managing the geographical database instances used by the department.
• Adhering to cost and schedule constraints.
• Producing animated 3D objects for the simulated environment from commercial 3D models or models created by subcontractors – this would be an advantage.
• Integrating 3D models created by graphic designer colleagues into the synthetic environment.
• Producing comprehensive and high-quality documentation to ensure knowledge retention.

A good level of English is required.

Skills:

• Geomatics and GIS experience
• Ensuring virtual terrain production using commercial tools such as: QGIS, GlobalMapper, PostGre/PostGIS, FME CityEngine
• Experience in geographic data management
• Experience in managing geographic data (acquisition, validation, database management in SQL)
• Experience in 3D modeling
• Experience in producing animated 3D objects, using commercial 3D models or models created by subcontractors
• Experience with the following tools: MAYA, Photoshop
• Experience with the following programming languages: Python, ETL, SQL
• Knowledge of terrain production tools would be a plus (Terratools, VBS "Bohemian Interactive Simulation" tool suite)

Your career at Thales:

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competences in different areas: Room and attention to personal development. Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution. Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path. Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group. Work for different Thales domains & entities.

Your immediate benefits:

• 24 holiday days a year
• Benefit Online
• A good work-life balance which includes flexible working hours
• A comprehensive compensation and benefit package including medical coverage & life insurance
• Hybrid Workplace
• goFLUENT & Coursera Subscription

At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll 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.