Job Description:

Associate Verification and Test Engineer

Location

US-MD-Clarksburg

Overview

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval/maritime, and public safety and security domains. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; and data protection solutions. Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions-such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare-to address U.S. requirements.

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of our employees is a top-priority at Thales Defense & Security, Inc. In order to provide the safest possible environment for our employees, their loved ones, our customers and the communities in which we do business, every employee is expected to do his/her/their part by getting vaccinated and following our safety protocols.

Top Benefits

Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Bonus Program


• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave


• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave


• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Engineer responsible for test and verification activities on assigned projects.


• Serves as a member of the team of engineers and technicians.


• Maintains, upholds, and improves on the project objectives and goals for subsystem and system testing as well as test automation.


• Maintains standards and procedures for testing; gains understanding of, and applies knowledge of industry/DOD standards and best practices.


• Assists in analyzing system requirements and reviews technical product/project specifications to assess and evaluate overall test objectives. Understands complete product requirements, leading to identification and implementation of test configurations, including hardware, firmware, documentation, licenses, etc.


• Works with senior verification staff, system engineering, project management, and development / support teams to understand engineering objectives, program information, and constraints. Develops and executes test plans based upon schedules and available resources. Communicates ongoing progress and status.


• Identifies, analyzes and documents system issues, questionable functions, procedural problems, and inconsistencies in subsystem and system testing.


• Designs, develops, executes, and maintains test software using LabVIEW test automation tools.


• Reviews all data/metrics obtained during testing activities to ensure consistency with the policies and procedures.


• Identifies and develops new approaches to solve problems.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship Required


• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance upon hire
  


• BS in related engineering discipline or equivalent experience.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Experience with the Atlassian Suite, and Jama requirements & test management tool is desirable


• 0 - 2 years of related experience in:




• SW and System testing in embedded communication system environment; preferred with background in RF / wireless / Software Defined Radio. Satellite communications experience is highly desirable.


• Experience with all aspects of test planning and execution including test instrumentation / equipment (LabVIEW) and setting up test environments.


• Operational experience with embedded systems. Strong familiarity with real-time operating systems such as Linux or VxWorks, and languages such as C++, C, and CORBA.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Thales is an E-Verify employer.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 240-864-7630.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you!

Click here to get started.