Test Bench Engineer- NI Labview/TestStand

Thales; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Test Development Engineer to design and implement test benches for aerospace applications. The role requires collaboration with hardware teams and strong skills in NI LabVIEW and TestStand. This position offers the chance to contribute to vital aerospace technologies in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of test development experience with NI LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Proven experience in developing test benches and hardware integration.
• Solid understanding of hardware engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement test benches using TestStand.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on test systems.
• Document test procedures and enhance system performance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Programming skills in LabVIEW

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Git

Bitbucket

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference. Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune among others. Over 1800 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Transport, Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Design, develop, and implement test benches using TestStand to meet project requirements.
• Maintain and update existing test benches, ensuring they remain effective and efficient.
• Ensures the Configuration and Build Management of the TPS development
• Contributes to the Change Management of the TPS Solution.
• Performs the test software development and test sequence to test the units under test (UUT) on the test bench solution.
• Collaborate with IFE hardware engineers to integrate hardware components with test systems.
• Develop automated test scripts and sequences in TestStand to facilitate testing processes.
• Propose strategy, measure performance and modify accordingly the test sequence to optimize technician touch time in the repair station.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test benches and test sequences.
• Perform regular maintenance and enhancements of test systems to improve performance and reliability.
• Document test procedures, results, and updates thoroughly for reference and training purposes.
• Provide technical support and training to Repair centers on the test bench use and maintenance of test benches.

Qualification

• 5+ years of experience of test development experience with NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in developing and supporting test benches using TestStand.
• Experience with usage of different test and measurement instrument drivers
• Experience with NI hardware platforms
• Experience in configuration of spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, power supplies and DMM
• Strong programming skills, particularly in LabVIEW for ATE TopBench tester development.
• Solid understanding of hardware engineering principles and how they integrate with test systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Experience with Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence.

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