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Manufacturing (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 26.5 - Manufacture of measuring testing instruments, clocks and watches 26.51 - Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
9 February 2026
Employment effect (start)
9 February 2026
Foreseen end date
31 December 2026
Description
Thales, a French high-technology company operating in the defence, aerospace, and cybersecurity sectors, announced the creation of around 300 jobs in Germany in 2026 across various business units. The recruitment is part of the company’s broader global hiring strategy and is expected to take place throughout 2026 Thales 2026 - WO.
Around 40% of new jobs will be in engineering (software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and data) and 25% in industry (technician, operator and engineer roles). All positions will be filled through external recruitment. The recruitment drive is intended to support the group’s growth across its three business sectors, driven by strong demand for defence, aerospace, and digital solutions. The company highlights long-term growth prospects linked to increased defence spending, geopolitical tensions, and sustained investment in advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and digital systems.
Thales employs around 85,000 people in 65 countries worldwide with a revenue of €22.1 billion. In Germany, Thales employs 2,200 people across nine sites, with a revenue of €600 million. In 2025, the company already once expanded its workforce by 200 employees in 2025, recorded in the ERM database Thales 2025 - DE.
Eurofound (2026), Thales, Business expansion in Germany, factsheet number 204462, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/204462.
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