Test Technician

Thales; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 49,984 - 90,792; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Thales is hiring a Test Technician for their Salt Lake City location. This position requires managing acceptance testing and diagnostic troubleshooting for electronic and RF-based equipment, ensuring product reliability and quality. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with demonstrated experience in electronics.

A strong attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of technical training in electronics.
• Ability to interpret schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Demonstrated capability to document test results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing for product lines according to procedures.
• Execute tests across various configurations and verify specifications.
• Conduct routine operational tests and document results.

Skills

Reading electronic schematics

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years technical education

Tools

PC-based tools

Job description

Location: Salt Lake City, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Test Technician

Salt Lake City, UT (Fully onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Test Technician whose role involves performing acceptance testing and diagnostic troubleshooting on electronic and RF-based equipment in accordance with established procedures, test plans, and work instructions. In this position, you will support engineering and production teams by executing defined test activities, accurately documenting results, and identifying and escalating abnormalities for timely resolution. Your hands‑on contributions in a production‑focused environment play a critical role in ensuring product quality, reliability, and readiness prior to release or deployment.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• US - CUI Regulatory Compliance Requirement – Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Performs acceptance testing activities for assigned product lines in accordance with released procedures, test plans, and work instructions.
• Executes testing across multiple test levels, including lower-level assemblies (digital, analog, and RF) as well as box-level and system-level configurations.
• Works from engineering documentation such as schematics, diagrams, layouts, written instructions, and verbal guidance to perform routine testing, checkout, and basic troubleshooting.
• Conducts routine operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment to verify conformance with defined product specifications.
• Performs calibration and alignment of RF and digital circuits as required and in accordance with established Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs).
• Executes defined tests, collects and records test data, performs final product verification, and completes required documentation associated with product release using standard PC‑based tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of technical or vocational education in electronics and communications or a minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience in the requested subject of expertise.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, diagrams, and mechanical blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately follow written procedures, test instructions, and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks while following established processes and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to document test results and communicate findings with supervisors, engineers, and team members.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 9/80 or 5/40 work schedule.
• Travel: May be required on occasion, anticipated to be less than 5% domestic travel annually.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Compensation and Benefits

Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between:

Total Target Cash (TTC) 49,984.13 - 90,792.75 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full‑time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well‑being Program

For internal candidates, if you need more information, please raise HR request through MyThales.