System Integration & Test Engineer

We say HI* ̶ Welcome to the Thales team!

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Thales in Switzerland is part of a world-leading technology group in the fields of defence and security, training and simulation, space, and digital identity and security. In a world full of uncertainty, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can move forward with confidence and security. For a future we can all trust.

Say HI* – to your career as a

System Integration & Test Engineer - 100% (m/f/d)

in Bern #LI-HYBRID (Ref. No.R0285476)

In Bern, you can expect training and simulation solutions for land, sea and air forces, police authorities and helicopter operators worldwide. This is the right place for you if you want to join us in further developing and shaping live and virtual training systems. Become part of the Thales team of experts at one of Europe's leading providers of training and simulation.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Your mission

• For the System Integration part: Plan, coordinate, and execute system integration activities, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software components into the overall system architecture.

• For the System Testing part: Design, execute, and maintain integration tests to validate system performance, functionality, and stability after each integration step.

• Hardware In The Loop (HIL) Testing: Work with National Instruments and Vector HIL systems to simulate real-world hardware interactions and validate system behavior under controlled   conditions.

• Conduct performance testing to assess the system’s response times, scalability, resource consumption, and overall efficiency under varying load conditions.

• Develop and perform smoke tests to ensure that integrated systems are stable and key components function as expected.Execute regression tests to validate that changes in the system do not negatively affect existing functionality.

• Perform feature testing to verify that all system features meet user and technical requirements.

• Collaborate with development teams to define integration test plans, design test cases, and address issues identified during testing.

• Identify, document, and track defects in integrated systems, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.

• Conduct exploratory testing to identify potential integration issues or unanticipated behaviors across integrated system components.

• Analyze and report on system performance, identifying bottlenecks and areas for optimization.

• Document test results, integration workflows, and test environments to ensure repeatability and traceability of testing activities.

• Support the configuration and setup of test environments to ensure they accurately reflect the production or target environment.

• Provide technical support during system integration and testing phases, assisting with system troubleshooting and configuration issues

Your profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven experience in system integration and system testing, ideally in complex software and hardware environments.

• In-depth knowledge of performance testing techniques and tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.) to validate system scalability and efficiency.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.

• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and experience configuring and troubleshooting test environments.

• Experience with test automation tools, hardware in the loop test benches and test management platforms

• Hands-on experience in integrating different subsystems, ensuring smooth interactions between software, hardware, and network components.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly in system integration and performance issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong communication skills in both German and English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clearly document test results and findings.

• Ability to quickly understand complex system architectures and integration points between
  software, hardware, and network components.

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a focus on identifying and resolving integration issues and performance bottlenecks.

• A proactive and adaptable team player, able to work independently while managing multiple integration and testing tasks.

• Solid experience with system troubleshooting and providing technical support during the integration and testing phases.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments, able to prioritize tasks and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.

What you can expect at our Bern Location

Swissmem collective labour agreement for the MEM industry I Flexible and mobile working without core working hours | Part-time models to promote work-life balance | ‘Sharing Thales’ share ownership program | Allowances for special occasions | International development opportunities within the Thales Group | Extensive training opportunities at the Thales Learning Hub | Regular development meetings | Benefits platform with employee discounts | Free hot and cold drinks | Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance | Informal culture across all levels

We open up exciting prospects for our 83,000 employees in 68 countries, realize individual career paths and provide creative freedom. We achieve this through courage, diversity and a strong commitment to making the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable, value-oriented employee management, we actively promote diversity.

Say HI* – Your path to us

When the signs point to change, our international teams are there to tackle today's complexities with tomorrow's industry-leading technologies. Are you ready to join us? Your contact Frederic Martin looks forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.

Frederic Martin

Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1

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Note for agencies:

Please understand that we do not process profiles proactively submitted by recruitment agencies.

We only accept applications/CVs submitted by candidates themselves.

Thank you for your understanding.