Test Engineer

Thales Group; Manor Park; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales UK is seeking an Integration and Test Engineer in Crawley to support assembly, testing, and fault diagnosis across production items and development hardware.

You will read circuit diagrams, work with through-hole and surface-mount tech, and document build/test activities while collaborating with engineers and project teams to ensure quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production Test or multi-skilled environment.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of through-hole & surface mount tech.
• Skilled in fault diagnosis and repair down to component level.
• HNC/HND in Electronics or equivalent + 3 years' relevant experience.
• Confident user of MS Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical assembly to defined standards
• Identify and log faults with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain essential documentation throughout the build/test process
• Use tools and production equipment safely and efficiently
• Work closely with engineers, planners, and project teams in a supportive, team-based environment

Skills

Production test experience

Circuit diagrams & drawings

Through-hole & SMT tech

Fault diagnosis & repair

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

At Thales UK, we're powering a future you can trust. We're looking for an Integration and Test Engineer to join our collaborative and innovative team. You'll play a key role in the manufacture and repair of both customer and developmental items - using your technical skills to make a real impact.

What You'll Do

• Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical assembly to defined standards
• Identify and log faults with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain essential documentation throughout the build/test process
• Use tools and production equipment safely and efficiently
• Work closely with engineers, planners, and project teams in a supportive, team-based environment

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in a Production Test or multi-skilled environment
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and engineering drawings
• Strong knowledge of through-hole & surface mount tech
• Skilled in fault diagnosis and repair down to component level
• HNC/HND in Electronics or equivalent + 3 years' relevant experience
• Confident user of MS Word & Excel
• A team player who values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

At Thales, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

You'll get:

• Meaningful projects with purpose
• Career development & internal mobility
• Flexible benefits & wellbeing support
• A culture where everyone belongs

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.

The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role.

Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

Summary Location: Crawley

Type: Full time