Systems Integration and Test Manager

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Work within the Product/Project and Bid teams to apply expert level knowledge of Integration and Test techniques and approaches to planning and implementation of formal and informal testing strategies. Verify the correct integration of internal and external interfaces in accordance with the project requirements and customer needs and attain customer acceptance of the end solution.

Key Interactions:

The job-holder will work closely with all members of the Bid/Product/Project team, especially the Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM), Product Design Authority (PDA) and Systems Engineer, as well as potentially the customer and end user communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, document, and coordinate activities from Integration, Test and through to Customer Acceptance.

• Create and implement Integration and Test strategies for current delivery and future projects.

• Provide advanced technical leadership for fault investigation/rectification and test activities as required.

• Ensure all resources (equipment, tools and personnel) are available on the planned dates.

• Act as a mentor and/or instructor to more junior members of the Integration and Test teams on a consistent and sustained basis.

• Work with the test team and design teams to develop novel approaches to identify and resolve problems.

• Direct testing activities of a team of Integration and Test engineers.

• Carry out problem solving to effect positive change with respect to quality, costs, test cycle reductions and ease of test.

• Ensure the required test evidence is captured, recorded and has full traceability to requirements.

• Establish and maintain effective communications with the customer and sub-contractors.

• Prepare and present at Integration and Test gate reviews.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in an Integration and Test role on complex systems development / integration

• Good understanding of Integration and Test strategies and philosophies

• Detailed knowledge of the various system lifecycles.

• Experience of continuous integration and test activities

• Experience of formal verification, validation activities

• Experience of Acceptance Testing for UK Defence suppliers and customers – FAT, sell-off against requirements, VCRIs…etc.

• Good technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oral

• An effective team player who can interface at all levels across the organisation. Able to operate successfully in a multi-cultural environment, working effectively with teams distributed across different sites/countries.

• Self-starter, must be able to perform job responsibilities with minimal direction

• Strong organisational and team working skills.

• Excellent customer relationship skills.

• Use of DOORS / Polarion and JIRA.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Training and/or Simulation domain knowledge and experience.

• Use of Vivaldi or Other Test Tools

• Experience and/or willing to travel and undertake site work in UK, Europe or the Middle East

Essential Qualifications:

• Honours Degree or equivalent in Science and/or Engineering

Special Requirements:

• Willing to travel in the UK, Europe and Middle East

Security Clearance Requirement:

• 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.  Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

• 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.

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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