Systems Integration and Test Manager

Thales; Hengelo; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days off per year (PTO)

Flexible working hours

Travel allowance

Company fitness

Bicycle plan

Relocation costs support

Personalized employment conditions

Innovative work environment

International collaboration opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced IVVQ Manager to lead critical integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities. This role involves defining IVVQ strategies, planning test campaigns, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective project management. You will thrive in a high-tech environment that encourages innovation and offers flexibility, allowing you to work efficiently. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a focus on work-life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the defense and space manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in design, development, and testing.
• Expertise in test strategies, integration, and verification.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement IVVQ strategies for successful project delivery.
• Plan and execute test campaigns, managing technical issues effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Integration and Verification

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Multicultural Teamwork

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Thales is looking for an experienced IVVQ Manager to join our team and play a key role in delivering successful projects. You’ll lead the Integration, Verification, Validation, and Qualification (IVVQ) activities — ensuring seamless execution and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do:

• Define and implement IVVQ strategies.
• Plan, execute, and analyze test campaigns.
• Develop integration plans aligned with system releases.
• Identify and manage test equipment.
• Lead customer demonstrations and ensure requirement verification.
• Oversee team workloads and track performance.
• Manage technical issues using tools like JIRA.

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of engineering experience (design, development, testing).
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in test strategies, integration, and verification.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in complex, multicultural environments.
• Experience with German subcontractors or customers.
• Naval domain or system-of-systems expertise.

Join Thales and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. Let’s build the future together.

What's in it for you:

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work-life balance.
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

Interested? Apply now!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing