Thales is looking for a Test Engineer to contribute to the Ground Support and Repair Equipment (GSRE) team under Aviation Global Services (AGS) Americas Engineering department to design and develop test program software and test kit hardware for automated and semi-automated test systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in board level testing and troubleshooting using manual bench equipment or automated test equipment.
- Experience working with Ethernet, USB, RS232 and networking protocols;
- Experience of working with software systems including Windows 7/10 and LabVIEW/TestStand.
- Understand test software requirements and prepare the SRD.
- Ability to follow test procedures and good attention to detail;
- Work independently based upon your own initiative and as part of a team;
- Communicate both verbal and written to customers and key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design and Development of test software: Primarily using LABVIEW and TestStand, to a lesser degree other programming languages (Visual C, Linux, Perl, etc.);
- Review assigned JIRA ticket issues and implement solutions by effectively planning and communicating status with team members/stakeholders;
- Procure necessary equipment and tools following standard operating procedures, i.e. SAP system.
- Test asset troubleshooting and validation for test hardware and test software, including TPS validation testing.
- Test instrument calibration support: schedule calibrations, verify functionality after return, update EAM calibration tool.
- Represent Thales when working with customers on or off-site that include but not limited to installing new Test Sets and Test Set Support issues.
- Define scope of work for assigned projects (Estimated Project hours, Level of Effort, Cost);
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Minimum 5 years of in field electronics experience, or an Associate’s degree in electronics with a minimum of 1 to 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday (8a-5p) and will occasionally involve working some Saturdays and Sundays.
- Travel: This position may require some domestic travel, primarily between Irvine and Orlando/Melbourne of up to 10% annually, and to a lesser degree, International travel.
- Physical Environment: Typical office environment and air-conditioned electronic lab.
- Physical Demands: This position occasionally requires lifting items up to 60 lbs., and occasionally heavier;
