Thales
Integration and Testing Production/Repair Engineer LR08
Say HI* to our System Test Manager role
The Products department within Thales Netherlands Naval is responsible for the system integration and testing of radar equipment (such as antennas, transmitters, and receivers) and for testing the complete system throughout its entire lifecycle. The Products department is also responsible for the installation and commissioning of systems onboard, conducting system performance tests, and delivering services such as Health Checks, Technical Assistance, and Repairs for our customers.
About the Job
We offer the opportunity to work on a technically challenging product called GM200, which consists of a radar antenna supported by technologies in the fields of data analysis, cooling systems, and a generator.
As a System Test Manager, you will be part of a test team and work together on these systems throughout their entire lifecycle. You will operate on the Thales site to deliver our systems and services to customers. The role of System Test Manager includes the following tasks and responsibilities:
Responsible for planning and execution of internal and external integration & test activities for your team
Ensuring timely and high-quality system handover to the customer
Operational management of the team and providing support in their activities
Acting as troubleshooter and advocate in case of technical and/or performance issues
Representing the team within the wider organization, such as product teams and customer account teams
Providing input for product policy and strategy development
What you‘ll bring
We are looking for a hands-on colleague who is interested in radar systems and enjoys working on them with enthusiastic teammates. For the role of System Test Manager, we require the following qualifications:
Higher professional education (HBO) level of thinking and working in a technical environment
Relevant (work) experience in system/test engineering and project management in a high-tech setting
Analytical, stress-resistant, and strong problem-solving skills
Proven leadership capabilities
Experience leading a team and/or motivating a group of people
Awareness of group dynamics and empathy towards others
Able to apply appropriate interventions when necessary
Strong command of the English language (spoken and written); other language skills are a plus
What you’ll gain:
Wherever your passion lies, Thales can help you make the best use of your skills and creativity. As a contractor at Thales, you can expect to experience:
An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high-tech environment.
Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.
The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.
A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work-life balance.
About Thales
Thales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you’ll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace. Collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.
Drawing on a diversity of expertise, perspectives and cultures, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers. Together, we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.
Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.
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This position offers a one-year contract with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract at Thales Nederland after the first year.
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