System Test Engineer

• Good communication skills and the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Resilient to stress and able to work independently.
• Empathy for other cultures and customs.
• Customer-oriented and professional in dealing with the external customer.
• Availability for (international) travel.

• Affinity with radar systems, affinity with analog techniques, the Linux terminal, or computer networks is a plus.

• Possession of an MBO, HBO, or WO diploma, preferably in the field of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Applied Physics, or Mechatronics.

• Fluent in English and Dutch, spoken and written; other language skills are a plus.

• A challenging job in a fun team within our high-tech, innovative working environment. Including all the space for your own initiative and good ideas.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within the organization, for example, on a technical, commercial, or international level.
• Valuable international collaborations with colleagues and customers.
• A comfortable workplace in a modern environment, with attention to flexibility and the right work-life balance.
• Work can usually be done where and when you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, whereby you can work from home at least two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, appropriate travel allowance, and the possibility to personalize your employment conditions annually: for example, you can exchange vacation days for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness, or moving costs.
• 40 vacation days per year. Yes, really.

In the position of System Test Engineer, you will be part of a team of engineers and technicians working on behalf of Thales Hengelo at the maintenance organization of the Royal Netherlands Navy (DMI) in Den Helder. The Navy has multiple ships equipped with high-tech radar systems from Thales and requires support throughout their entire lifecycle. Additionally, radar systems for the Royal Netherlands Army are also maintained in Den Helder. Together with the team, you are responsible for the execution of various service activities.

We offer the opportunity to work in an exciting and technically challenging domain involving the integration of radar and electro-optical systems. These systems include ultra-modern radar antennas, processing, and support systems. In the role of System Test Engineer, you will work on these systems throughout their entire lifecycle and independently integrate and test radar and electro-optical systems.

• Performing tests on location, on board in the harbor, and at sea
• Evaluating the performance of the system in its operational environment
• Acting as a troubleshooter for technical and/or performance issues
• Providing services such as system health checks, maintenance, and repair.

The onboarding process for the position takes place at Thales in Hengelo for a period between 6 and 12 months, depending on your knowledge and experience. During this period, you will follow various training courses and familiarize yourself with the GM200 system. In Den Helder, you will also be trained on other Thales systems.

After the first 6 to 12 months, you will work primarily on-site with the Navy and potentially at customer locations worldwide to deliver our services to customers to ensure that the systems remain operationally available. Occasionally, you will work at Thales in Hengelo.

• Responsible for preparing and executing one or more service contracts within the specified time, quality, and budget.
• The operational leadership and representation of the test engineering support team.
• An active role in determining product policy and maintenance strategy.
• Support in setting up calculations and analyzing financial results.
• Timely identification and proactive resolution of blocking issues.
• Continuous improvement of processes and delivery results.
• Reporting the progress of the contract to the Project Manager and Workcell Leader.

Location: Den Helder, Netherlands