Test Engineer — Electronics & Fault Diagnosis (SC Eligible)

Thales Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales UK in Crawley is seeking a Test Engineer to join our integrated production and test team. You will perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical assembly to defined standards and log faults with accuracy, supporting both customer and development items.

You will read circuit diagrams and engineering drawings, work with through-hole and surface mount tech, and maintain documentation throughout the build/test process while collaborating with engineers and project teams to deliver

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.
• 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.

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

Circuit diagrams reading

Through-hole & SMT

Fault diagnosis & repair

MS Word & Excel

Team player

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Thales UK in Crawley is seeking a Test Engineer to join our integrated production and test team. You will perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical assembly to defined standards and log faults with accuracy, supporting both customer and development items.

You will read circuit diagrams and engineering drawings, work with through-hole and surface mount tech, and maintain documentation throughout the build/test process while collaborating with engineers and project teams to deliver