Software Test Engineer - Naval (FÜWES)

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About us

‘The people we  rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

The role is a Software Test Engineering role within our biggest project to date, the F126 ships for the German Navy.

FüWES (Führungs- und WaffenEinsatzSystem) is the command system consisting of TACTICOS with an integrated, newly developed Fire Control solution. The development and integration of all subsystems onboard the ship, is what FüWES is all about.

It accounts for the complete development cycle of products and solutions: from concept definition to system design, continuing to system integration and validation, up until the inclusion of delivery onboard the customer vessels. With the complete solution, we enable this new generation of frigates for the German Navy to have the necessary information to Defense Operators in time and to make the right decision within seconds.

To help us build and expand this system, we are looking for a

NAVAL SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (FÜWES)

to take part in one of our development teams, which are multidisciplinary and self-organizing Scrum teams. In addition to software development, our teams are fully responsible for various aspects, such as requirements analysis, architecture, design, testing, validation and product demonstrations. The use of high-tech techniques and software development methods is important. The software of our FüWES system is based both on Java and C++ and is supported by a modern development environment.

As a software test engineer you are working with the other engineers on your agile team and the other agile teams in the same sub-domain. You work together with the System Engineers and Software Engineers on what to test and how. And on the implementation and automation of those tests. Since we are working with classified information, we require all employees to undergo a screening by the AIVD or MIVD (level B).

You will work with the following tools and techniques:
•    Agile/Scrum software development
•    Linux, IntelliJ, real-time software development
•    Functional-Testing, Exploratory-Testing, Test-Automation and Unit-Testing (Google-Test), Cucumber
•    Continuous Integration & Delivery
•    Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, GIT, BitBucket

WE ARE LOOKING FOR
a colleague who:
•    Is passionate about technology; 
•    Is a team-player;
•    Wants to contribute to a safe and secure society; 
•    Graduated at least Bachelor level in the area of software engineering, information/computer science or similar with a talent for testing;
•    Finds pleasure in rapidly mastering new domains and techniques;
•    At least 5 years relevant professional experience in Software (Test) Engineering;
•    ISTQB Certified;
•    Dutch nationality.
 

What's in it for you ?

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

Interested?
Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.
To ensure that we are a good match, we can ask you to participate in an assessment.
Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This position requires a personal security clearance (AIVD B screening). For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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