Job Description

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Systems IVVQ Engineer - (Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification)

Green Park, Reading, United Kingdom - Hybrid working module

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

The successful candidate will report to the project Systems Engineering Manager and the Systems Functional Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

· Prepare System Integration Verification Validation & Qualification activities

· Management the Solution Integration Verification Validation & Qualification activities

· Review requirements (particularly EMC requirements) to confirm testability

· Define IVVQ strategy, establishes requirements related to IVVQ activities and perform associated estimates and schedule

· Specify, choose and deploy methodologies (including metrics), tools/platforms necessary to conduct IVVQ and acceptance activities.

· Propose IVVQ scenarios and manage their implementation

· Coordinate IVVQ activities

· Establishes priorities and report on risks

· Perform or organise testing on the manufacturer’s site or at the customer’s premises or at an Environmental Test Facility.

· Manage and support a trials team

· Analyse results and produce technical reports

· Work in a multi-discipline team

· Provide guidance and support to a number of development projects

Skills -

IBM DOORS (Vs 9.3 (or later))

· An understanding of the fundamentals of Systems Engineering, Design, Verification and Validation

Be self motivated and capable of working alone and within teams

· Have good written and oral communication skills to allow effective communication with peers, and both technical and non-technical customers.

· Produce documentation with clarity and precision.

· Methodical and organised approach

· Experience of working in an IVVQ environment

Experience:

Essential

A proven record within a systems engineering environment

Experience of generating tests cases to verify systems

EMC

Desirable

Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification for military environments

EMC/EMI

Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME)

We enable forces to gather timely, meaningful information so they can make thoughtful, decisive choices that safeguard communities. For more than 130 years, we’ve championed the development of Optronics for military, scientific and commercial applications. Our expertise covers three sectors: Air, Land and Sea.

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions.  This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. 

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.  In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities.

Join the Talent Community here.

Join Thales in the UK – Innovate with us and shape the future!

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

Join Thales in the UK – Innovate with us and shape the future!