Test Engineer

Location:

Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Test Engineer 📍 Crawley 💼 Monday – Thursday 37 hours🔐 Must be eligible for SC-level clearance

At Thales UK, we’re powering a future you can trust.

We’re looking for an Integration and Test Engineer to join our collaborative and innovative team. You’ll play a key role in the manufacture and repair of both customer and developmental items — using your technical skills to make a real impact.🚀 What You’ll DoPerform 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🎯

What You’ll Bring 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 Skilled in fault diagnosis and repair down to component levelHNC/HND in Electronics or equivalent + 3 years’ relevant experience

Confident user of MS Word & ExcelA team player who values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement🌍 Why Join Us?

At Thales, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas. We’re committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You’ll get:
Meaningful projects with purpose

Career development & internal mobility Flexible benefits & wellbeing support A culture where everyone belongs📢 Ready to shape the future with us? Apply now and be part of something bigger.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

Join Thales in the UK – Innovate with us and shape the future!

Summary

Location:

Crawley Type:
Full time