Military Operations and C2 Simulation Specialist Quebec City, QC (Hybrid) Full time

Job Summary Are you passionate about cutting‑edge technology and the military world? Do you enjoy when technology meets the field? At Thales, this Military Operations and C2 Simulation Specialist position is made for you. You will help design, integrate, and evolve simulation and Command & Control solutions that support realistic operations and decision‑making in critical environments.

The Thales group is a global organization present on all continents serving five major markets, all of vital importance to our societies: aerospace, space, defence and security, and digital identity and security. From the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace, the Thales group offers a unique range of technologies and services that make tomorrow possible today. Whether helping cities and critical infrastructure become safe and smart, securing global financial markets, protecting data and privacy, and keeping security forces connected during critical missions, Thales ensures that everyone can continue to share information and enjoy the benefits of a connected world and enjoy a better quality of life while remaining safe and staying a step ahead of all forms of digital threat.

You will help define the next generation of command and control capabilities intended for multi‑domain operations. In collaboration with experts in artificial intelligence, simulation, and critical systems, you will participate in the design, experimentation, and evaluation of innovative solutions that will allow operators to better understand their environment, accelerate their decisions, and improve operational effectiveness.

Our team conducts research and development (R&D;)



work to meet the needs of the Department of National Defence (DND), the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), as well as national and international partners in the defense sector. As part of the development of solutions based on artificial intelligence applied to command and control (C2) systems, we are looking to strengthen our expertise in this field. You will join Thales's CortAIx team, a group dedicated to the development of technologies based on the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. You will work alongside a dynamic team bringing together specialists in AI, military operations, software development, and system architecture. Present in Quebec City and Montreal, we together design cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding environments.

We are looking for a specialist in military operations, simulation, and C2 systems to actively contribute to the design, experimentation, and evaluation of solutions intended to support decision‑making in multi‑domain environments. This person will work at the intersection of military doctrine, modeling, simulation, and emerging technologies such as generative and agentic artificial intelligence. They will act as a bridge between users, subject matter experts, solution architects, developers, and AI specialists to ensure that the developed solutions meet genuine needs in the field.

Our commitments, your benefits





Success driven by our technological excellence, your experience, and our shared ambition

An attractive compensation package

Continuous skills development: training pathways, academies, and internal communities

An inclusive, caring environment respecting work‑life balance

Recognized societal and environmental commitment

Essential Functions Your daily life

The Military Operations and C2 Simulation Specialist contributes to the identification, analysis, and formalization of requirements associated with future command and control (C2) systems.

This person participates in the development of simulation, experimentation, and demonstration scenarios to validate innovative concepts and measure their value.

This person supports technical teams in understanding military processes, decision‑making chains, and constraints related to defense operations.

This person also contributes to the definition of approaches integrating artificial intelligence, automation, and decision support in military operations while considering human, organizational, and doctrinal realities.

Responsibilities: Operational Analysis

Analyze operational needs and translate them into functional requirements.

Participate in the development of use cases associated with C2 systems and artificial intelligence.

Evaluate the operational impact of new digital capabilities.

Simulation and experimentation

Design and prepare simulation systems scenarios such as MAK and MASA.

Participate in conducting experiments, demonstrations, and exercises.

Develop measures of effectiveness and performance.

Analyze and communicate the results obtained.

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📌 Military Operations andSimulation Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Thales Canada
📍 Winnipeg