Test Electrical Engineer | Graduate
Irvine, CA (Onsite)
Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Test Electrical Engineer Graduate to participate in hardware design, development, test and qualification of In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) products; provide engineering support for Line Replaceable Units (LRU) and Printed Circuit Board Assembly Acceptance Test Procedure (PCBA ATP) station development and support for IFEC production and contract manufacturers.
In this position, you will also work closely within the hardware test team, communicate and interact with the Project Engineer (PE), Industrial Engineer (ILE), to present/address status, progress, risks, opportunities, action plan(s) as necessary.
- Internal Customers: Industrialization Engineer, Product Engineer, NPI PM, Industrial OPS team.
- External suppliers and vendors: Qualification test lab, OEMs and Contract manufacturers.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Responsible for LRU qualification and test cable design.
- Responsible to support LRU ATP design, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Responsible to support Thales EMI lab management and maintenance and timely test station equipment calibration.
- Participates in the test activities and qualification of state-of-the-art embedded digital and analog high-speed, mixed-signal communication products.
- Ensures that hardware test engineering aspects of projects are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Writes technical specifications, documents, and test procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in Embedded HW development test.
- Basic knowledge with Linux scripting language and experience of the application SW program setup.
- Experience using spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, power supplies, soldering station, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to multitask in an environment requiring a high level of detail and accuracy, work independently, and take ownership of all assigned tasks.
- Ability to work in a multicultural team and must be a self-starter and highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment through ambiguity and evolving requirements.
- Ability to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner and prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
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.
If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
Special Position Requirements
- Schedule: Core Business Hours 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
- Physical Environment: Office/cubical/ open space, R&D lab, manufacturing/production area. Some work may be occasionally done remotely.
- Physical Demands: Occasional need to be able to lift and move materials up to 40 lbs.
- Travel: Some domestic travel may be required.
- Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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The reference 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) 97,437.00 - 162,395.00 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.
(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please raise HR request through MyThales)
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with embedded hardware development testing
- Basic knowledge of Linux scripting
- Experience setting up application software programs
- Experience using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and soldering stations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Ability to multitask, work independently, maintain detail and accuracy, and take ownership of assigned tasks
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural, fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Ability to communicate technical issues and prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
