Hardware Engineer - Test Rigs

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference. 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 five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, 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.

Hardware Engineer – Test Rigs
Crawley – Hybrid

The hub of our Avionics systems is based at our UK HQ in Crawley, and we are expanding our Connectivity Centre for Avionics meaning we are actively recruiting a Hardware Engineer to join us on a permanent basis.

As the Hardware Engineer for Test Rigs, you will support multi-disciplinary engineering teams focused on the development and delivery of products and programmes to a wide variety of customers in the aerospace sector; covering both the Civil and Military domains. This could include:

• The development of our next generation SATCOM Terminal for the civil airline market
• The development of our next generation Tactical Mission Management System or Secure Information System for military helicopter platforms
• Supporting one of the several studies we are undertaking to shape the future of aircraft connectivity

The Role

The success person will take an active hands-on responsibilities for delivery of one or engineering development projects at different stages of the lifecycle. You will also contribute to the delivery of the Connectivity Competence Centre’s Engineering Performance Plan, and work with engineers across International business lines

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing Test and Qualification plans for engineering development
• Designing Hardware Test Equipment in consistency with that of upper level plans and requirements.
• Coordinating Hardware Integration and Verification activities, establishing priorities and integration logical diagrams, conducting tests, supporting factory and site acceptance as well as commissioning, analysing results and transmitting them to development teams.
• The tasking and driving of the engineering team through a test campaign
• The reporting of the progress of engineering activities to stakeholders (Inc. establishing appropriate metrics with forecasts)
• Defining/ensuring adherence to the Engineering Lifecycle and the governance of engineering activities, including selection and application of appropriate toolsets
• Attending customer sites if required to support Installation activities through Hardware tests.

Experience, skill and qualifications required

Bachelors Degree (BEng, BSc) in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject or Higher Education/equivalent training and experience

• Experience working in a Safety Critical environment, ideally Aerospace but alternative industry experience welcomed
• Experience in Hardware Engineering and Hardware Engineering Processes and Practices, including knowledge of Hardware Product Lifecycles (in particular TRR and TQR)
• Experience designing Hardware Test Equipment in consistency with that of upper level plans and requirements.
• Experience of tailoring Hardware Integration & Verification environment (process, practices and tools)
• Experience coordinating Hardware Integration, Verification and Qualification activities, establishing priorities and integration logical diagrams, conducting tests, supporting factory and site acceptance as well as commissioning,

Security Clearance statement

Due to the sensitive nature of much of the work, all applicants must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC level minimum), however candidates can start on BPSS whilst the SC application is processed.

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

Our packages will include bonus, a strong pension contribute plan matched up to 7%, Private healthcare, development focus targets and relocation support can be provided if required.

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 the talent acquisition partner.

The Work Environment

At Thales, we believe in flexible SMART working and have the expectation this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office based collaborative working. When working in the office, you will be based at the largest Thales site in the UK, featuring access to a wide variety of resources including manufacturing, environmental and electromagnetic test facilities and specialised laboratories. The modern site includes a subsidised restaurant, a café, break out spaces, bicycle storage facilities and more.

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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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