Design Innovation Intern

Job Description

As an intern, you will

• Support innovation projects in the domains of Aerospace, Defence, Homeland Security & Digital Identity, working on topics such as Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, In-flight Entertainment and Digital Identity & Biometrics systems. You will also be exposed to the latest technologies, including AI, quantum technology, Smart sensors, Video Analytics, and Cybersecurity.

• Apply Design Thinking (User-Centered Innovation) methodology to innovate with customers/users on complex systems design and development
• Be an integral part of the Design Center and Digital Factory team at Thales, which prides ourselves in our learning and working culture
• Meet, learn from and interact with many domain experts with different backgrounds and expertise
• Experience real working environment in multi-cultural teams, sometimes with colleagues in Europe and Australia
• Produce visual assets such as storyboards and videos of operational scenarios
• Research and analyze market data and technology trends
• Understand how the corporate and technical departments of a company complement and support one another Gather business intelligence and data to gain understanding of customer and market needs

Specifically, you will be involved in the following activities:

• Gather business intelligence and data to gain understanding of customer and market needs

• Assist in preparing for Design Thinking workshops in various engineering domains under guidance of Thales domain experts. Understand objective of session and propose the program/activities, with guidance from the team. Prepare Inspiration Boards or other relevant materials, with guidance from the team. Prepare mock-ups (prototypes) to be used during sessions to engage users
• Apply design thinking techniques to co-design with customers/users
• Participating in Design Innovation workshops with customers/users
• Produce Visual renderings (storyboards, videos, motion graphics), infographics, posters etc. to be used as part of the concept generation or design/development process. Leverage GenAI tools and image generators
• 3D modeling: Design and animate 3D assets, environments, or products to be integrated into product videos. 3D printing
• Opportunity to grow your UI/UX design skills to build digital prototypes across multiple domains
• Prepare reports for innovation workshops
• Opportunity to propose and start new initiatives, to grow our business or products/solutions…etc.

Location: Suntec Tower 5, 5 Temasek Blvd, Level 18, Singapore 038985

Currently, the team works in a hybrid mode.

Interested applicants, please visit this link to apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4383308883/

Company Overview

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

Additional Information

Job Title:

Design Innovation Intern

Educational Requirements:

*Minimum a diploma/degree in Engineering, with specialist knowledge in 3D Printing and relevant fields (Design Thinking, Design software, etc)

Career Level:

Entry

Work Schedule:

Regular

Minimum Salary:

To be confirmed by hiring company

Maximum Salary:

To be confirmed by recruiter

Years of Experience:

0-5

Other Requirements:

*Passionate about Design thinking, 3D Printing, modelling, UAVs, and digital products prototyping.
*Self starter, with a can-do attitude

Employment type:

Internship

Job Specialisation:

Technical

Industry:

Defence