Software Developer (New Grad): C#/C++, WPF
at Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Job Description

Location: Fredericton - Knowledge Park, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

This is for a hybrid role in Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada.

Position Summary
 

Software Developer (New Grad): C#/C++, WPF)

The Software Developer (New Grad) will implement software for defence and security applications, with a particular expected focus on applications related to Land (i.e. Canadian Army) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR).

• Schedule: Full time, in line with Thales Canada core hours

• Physical Environment: Office / Desk work: 100% expected, though with a possibility of some lab or field work

• Travel: Travel not expected

• Location: Frederickton, New Brunswick (NDEC)

• Status: Hybrid worker, however will be working remotely with the Ottawa-based TCDS Ottawa & customer teams

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Participate in requirements analysis and software design;

• Implement applications software, including coding, unit testing, and integration;

• Produce software developer documentation;

• Identify and analyze software defects and implement fixes into product releases;

• Build and maintain currency in software development best practices and methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent education with relevant experience

• Experience/expertise in software development including programming in C#. Post-graduation work experience is not a mandatory requirement for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Very strong coding, unit testing, and debugging skills

• Experience programming in Java and/or C++

• General knowledge and/or experience with databases/SQL

• Interest in or familiarity with military C2, C3, or C4ISR and in advancing the safety and security of soldiers in the Canadian Army

• Experience developing Graphical User Interfaces with WPF while working in a scrum/agile software development environment

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 69,000.00 – 75,000.00 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description.  All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.