About Thales
With operations in 50 countries and 68,000 employees, Thales is a world leader in Mission-critical systems for the Aerospace, Defence and Security markets.
Building on proven capabilities in large and complex systems, Thales steps up to the security challenges of its customers in an increasingly interconnected, technology-driven world.
Civil and military systems benefit from many of the same technologies and innovations. Developing these dual technologies has been a long tradition for Thales, with its global network of 22,000 high-level researchers.
Leveraging a global presence and spanning the entire value chain, from prime contracting to equipment, Thales plays a pivotal role in making the world a safer place.
Thales has been established in Scotland since 1888 when Professor Archibald Barr of the University of Glasgow and Dr William Stroud of Yorkshire College (now Leeds University) set up Barr & Stroud Ltd to make optical range-finders. In 2001 the Company became part of the Thales Group.
The Company first began working on Laser rangefinders in 1961, producing the world's first military laser range-finder in March 1965, and has been involved in laser design and manufacturing ever since. Thales' optronics facilities in Glasgow are some of the best in the world, with first-class design, environmental test and clean room assembly and test areas.
For more information on Thales in the UK, go to www.thalesgroup.com/uk
Thales, Glasgow, is currently recruiting, please visit www.glasgowareag51.com for more information
About Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main enterprise, innovation and investment agency and is focused on supporting business growth and developing a competitive business environment. Working in partnership with industry, academia and the public sector, SE aims to play its part in delivering the Scottish Government's new economic strategy to increase productivity in Scotland by helping businesses grow, encouraging greater innovation and creating the right conditions for companies to access property, markets and finance.
Further information can be found at www.scottish-enterprise.com.