Thales

Industrial Designer

Thales

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Location Type: Office

Location: Rungis • France

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Job Level

Entry Level

Tech Stack

IoT

About the role

  • You will be part of the Design Studio team, bringing together different design disciplines (strategy, service, process, product, UX, UI, ergonomics).
  • You will work on projects related to land and airborne systems, primarily conducting competitive benchmarking, researching and understanding needs, and proposing operational solutions.
  • Identify needs and conduct in-depth studies to understand user expectations and behaviors in order to inform strategic decisions.
  • Design products and services aligned with the company’s strategic vision.
  • Assess the impact of user experiences to inform product development strategies.
  • Contribute to the maturation and industrialization of design within Thales to ensure effective and scalable implementation.

Requirements

  • You are a student in Design, Strategy, Innovation, UX, or Product/Service and are seeking a 2-year work-study/apprenticeship as part of a Master's (Bac+5) program.
  • You are proficient in qualitative and quantitative research techniques (interviews, shadowing, surveys, usability testing, etc.) and in data analysis to generate insights that guide strategy and decision-making.
  • You understand the key stages of design thinking (problem definition, ideation, rapid prototyping, testing) to solve complex challenges in innovative ways.
  • You are skilled in at least one prototyping technique (sketching, design software, data visualization, 3D, etc.) to visually represent concepts that facilitate decision-making.
  • You are familiar with fundamental principles of business strategy, business models, product management, and innovation to align design solutions with commercial objectives and market opportunities.
  • You are familiar with emerging technologies (AI, augmented/virtual reality, IoT) to anticipate and integrate relevant innovations into your projects.
  • You are proficient with visual design and prototyping tools (such as Figma) to create clear and compelling visualizations.
  • You know how to prepare and facilitate collaborative workshops, fostering exchange and synthesizing outcomes to guide concrete actions.
  • You demonstrate curiosity and open-mindedness to learn and explore new perspectives, technologies, and methods.
  • You can adapt to change, feedback, and evolving requirements in dynamic environments.
Benefits
  • An inclusive and supportive work environment
  • Recognized social and environmental commitment (Thales Solidarity, CAC 40 ESG rating, etc.)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
qualitative research techniquesquantitative research techniquesdata analysisdesign thinkingprototyping techniquesbusiness strategybusiness modelsproduct managementinnovationuser experience design
Soft Skills
curiosityopen-mindednessadaptabilitycollaborationfacilitationsynthesisproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcommunicationuser-centered design
Certifications
Master's degree (Bac+5) in DesignMaster's degree (Bac+5) in StrategyMaster's degree (Bac+5) in InnovationMaster's degree (Bac+5) in UXMaster's degree (Bac+5) in Product/Service