Systems Test Engineer

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Systems Test Engineer

Glasgow - Hybrid

Are you interested in joining a strategic and transformative engineering team in Glasgow? We are looking for a dedicated and experienced DV Cleared Systems Test Engineer  to work on ground-breaking solutions to contribute to some of the largest defence programs in the UK.

In this role, you will be vital to the creation and implementation of platforms used for real-time system modelling and simulation as well as being an integral part of the System Integration, Verification and Production testing.

Thales is a world-renowned technology leader, operating in defence, aerospace and space, digital identity and security, and transport markets. We offer solutions, services and products to help our customers – companies, organisations and governments to carry out critical missions and build a future we can all trust. Our Glasgow team are currently involved in numerous Military vehicle sighting projects as well as a significant UK submarine multi sensor contract. 

About the role:

• Within this role, you will be responsible for using your expertise/knowledge within the engineering domain to design, develop and support the execution of Automated Test Solutions to increase effectiveness and efficiency across the product portfolio.
• This will include recommending and implementing validation approaches, including developing more accurate solutions expanded across the test services.
• Working with product design teams, your solutions will interface coherently with SW, HW and Firmware architectures.
• You may also be involved in the reporting, monitoring and documenting of test results, as well as performing detailed functional measurements.
• You will also be required to provide support to existing ATE on site at our Glasgow facility.

About You:

You Have:

• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• A strong understanding of electronic components, integrated circuitry, PCB and algorithms
• Ability to utilise project, technical and delegation experience to actively lead the development of solutions
• An appreciation for high engineering standards
• Experience in Automated Modelling, Simulation or Test Methods

Desired Experience:

• Electronic Engineering Degree or Relevant Discipline
• Experienced user of LabView, or similar applications
• Prior Experience/Proficiency in NI FPGA software and PXI based equipment would be an advantage
• Hands-on experience and skills in test equipment (such as Light sources, Oscilloscopes, data acquisition boards, amplifiers, switches etc.)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Security Clearance statement

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Developed Vetting Clearance(DV). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain DV Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

What We Can Offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Benefits at Thales

Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer benefits package, which includes:

• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) 
• Life Cover
• Progression and Development Opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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