Software Test Engineer

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).

One of the responsibilities of the System Engineering department within our Naval Engineering unit is the development & testing of Combat & Information Management Systems for navy vessels and their integration with sensor and weapons systems. These complex systems incorporate advanced solutions in the field of information processing, information management, user interaction and sensor and weapons control. As such, our software offers essential support for missions ranging from combating piracy to defense against long-range missiles.

For its Naval System Engineering department, Thales (Hengelo) is looking for a talented

IVVQ Engineer (Integration, Verification, Validation, Qualification)
CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US
PROFILE:
You have graduated with a Master of Engineering (Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, …) and have a significant proven experience (3 to 5+ years) among the following:

• Test, Integration, Verification, Validation
• You are recognized as a team player and enjoy collaborative work
• You are analytical, structured and synthetic
• You are considered as a problem-solver
• You sound convincing and persuasive
• You enjoy dealing with diverse and complex projects

COMPETENCIES:
You have good knowledge of:

• Component testing
• Integration & Verification
• Test equipment
• Test Management
• Validation & Acceptance
• You have a proven capacity to ensure success by meeting deadlines and achieving a balanced budget
• You demonstrate strong leadership and are willing to mentor and grow junior team members
• You know how to use your creativity to give full customer satisfaction

NICE TO HAVE:

• Test automation
• You know how to deal with data, and you are familiar with programming languages

LIFE AS A THALES IVVQ ENGINEERING ROLE
As an IVVQ Engineer within Thales, you will be ensuring the test preparation and execution according to the strategy given by the IVVQ Manager and:

• Perform module, program or unit testing of individual software components
• Define step by step the integration tree consistent with the system release plan
• Develop/deploy/maintain software that performs or supports test activities such as test management, test design, test execution and results checking
• Provide investigative support of a staging or SIL environment with the help of software or hardware tools
• Identify test equipment; standard or specialized and any special calibration requirements required at each Test Activity
• Plan, estimate, monitor and control IVVQ activities
• Identify the means required (enabling System) to validate the Solution, and then to define the operational scenario and the criteria of validation to objectively assess compliance of the Solution
• Satisfy customer’s expectations
• Prepare test campaigns, run the tests and analyze the results
• Write and update the integration and verification test procedures documentation
• Lead the demonstration to the end customer

What’s in it for you

• Become part of a great team in a high tech, innovative international organization
• (International) opportunities for growth in tech-, management- and commercial roles
• Attention for personal development and own initiative
• A nice workplace in a modern building, where we value a good work-life balance and flexibility
• 40 leave days per year, travel expenses and a flexible benefits à la carte package with options like purchase/sale of leave hours, internet costs, bicycle plan, company fitness, trade union contribution or relocation costs

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 may ask you to participate in an assessment.

A government clearance will be requested as part of standard Thales IS/IT procedures.

Diversity Statement 
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. 

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 vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. 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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