Automated Test Benches Designer

Automated Test Benches Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Automated Test Benches Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing automated test benches for a variety of applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automated test benches from a hardware point of view, in close collaboration with the software team to provide a complete solution.
• Propose the architecture of the test bench, seeking a balance between project cost and schedule, engineering best practices, testing requirements, unexpected needs, reusability of the test bench building blocks, and ease of automation.
• Be responsible for the technical performances of the solution.
• Lead the specification of modules to be subcontracted and follow up with the subcontractor.
• Lead the procurement of test bench elements.
• Lead the documentation of the test bench, even with internal test benches, a minimum data package is expected.
• Lead the test bench integration and validation in collaboration with the software engineers of our team prior to connection to the unit under test.
• Provide support during UUT campaigns performed with our test benches.
• Learn about in-house designs and building blocks that are part of our heritage in test benches and propose improvements and new additions to our portfolio.
• Participate in project milestones and meetings.
• Be accountable not only to your teammates but also to the project team members and project lead, who belong to different engineering disciplines.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in telecommunication engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or other similar technical discipline.
• Experience of at least 3 years in the design and development of automated test benches.
• Experience in the design and debugging of electronic boards and modules in areas such as analog, digital, radiofrequency, power, or optical detection.
• Experience in using standard and commercial instrumentation (oscilloscopes, analyzers, meters, generators, sources, data acquisition, and control...)
• Experience in control protocols: GPIB, USB, I2C, SPI...
• Experience in using design tools (e.g., ORCAD, Altium).
• (Ideally) Experience in FPGA's and/or VHDL.
• (Ideally) Experience in communication buses: SpaceWire, CAN, 1553...
• (Ideally) Experience in C++, Labview, and/or other programming languages.
• (Ideally) Experience in agile methodologies: lean, obeya, scrum…
• High level of English is essential; French is a plus.
• Ability to manage and comply with costs and planning.
• Teamwork, improvement spirit, pragmatic, results-oriented, dynamic, accountable.
• Motivated to learn new technologies, space-business processes, and tools.

About the Job:

This role requires on-site work most of the time, although smart working equipment and tools will be provided, and depending on the task at hand, teleworking and flexible working time can be agreed with the Core unit manager. Availability to travel when required is expected, and it can vary from 0-5 travels per year.

What We Offer:

• Flexible schedule from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.
• Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.
• Free and healthy canteen.
• Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.
• 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal, and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.
• Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation, and training).
• Annual bonus.
• Fixed profit bonus of €712.43.
• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
• Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.
• Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.
• Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.
• We continuously create an inclusive, respectful, and cooperative environment.

Career Opportunities:

We continuously create career opportunities in various fields within our company. Our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad.