Thales reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(4,423 total reviews)
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Patrice Caine

87% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Thales has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,423 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Thales employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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2.0
Feb 26, 2025
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Pros

Thales has strong brand recognition and works on interesting projects in defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity. Some highly skilled engineers and colleagues who are great to work with. Decent work-life balance depending on the team

Cons

Extreme bureaucracy slows down innovation and decision-making. Everything requires multiple approvals, making even simple changes take months. Outdated processes and tools make work frustrating. Management resists modernization. A highly political environment where promotions and career growth depend more on networking than actual performance. Poor leadership—many managers lack technical expertise and make uninformed decisions.

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