IT Hardware Test Engineer

The department Test & Integration (T&I) within Thales Netherlands Naval is responsible for the integration and testing of radar equipment units (such as Antennas, Transmitters, Receivers), combat management hardware (Consoles, Interface peripherals, Network) and support during the whole System life cycle.

About your future job

We offer the possibility of working in an exciting and technically challenging domain integrating Combat Management hardware . This equipment includes state of the art processing hardware, interface technology and consoles. In the role of (IT) Hardware Test Engineer you will be part of a test team and will work on these systems during their whole lifecycle. You will work both on our premises and on customer locations (including on board of ships) around the world, to deliver our systems and services to our customers.

• Executing setting to work, qualification and acceptance testing (with customer) of Combat Management hardware.
• Performing tests on site or on customer / supplier location
• Acting as trouble shooter in case of technical and/or performance problems
• Provide services such as system health checks, maintenance and repair.

Why you'd be a good match

This job is highly suited to an enthusiastic ICT professional with the ambition to work on a broad variety of equipment. We are looking for a hands-on colleague who is interested in working with both legacy and newest technologies, as we support our products during their long product life cycle.

• Bachelor in e.g. Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer science, Networking
• Affinity with analogue technologies, processing hardware, interface technology, the Linux terminal and computer networks
• Experience with scripting in Linux and Windows environment; e.g. PowerShell, Bash scripting, Visual Basic
• Professional language skills in English (verbal and writing), other language skills are an advantage.
• Analytical and problem-solving capacity
• Ability to empathize with other cultures and customs

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.