Electronics Support Engineer

Overview

Location:

Belfast, 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.

Electronics Support Engineer
Belfast - Hybrid

The Role

As an Electronics Support Engineer you will be expected to sustain state-of-the-art electronic systems that deliver world class performance. You will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team of 45 Electronics Engineers, who are some of the most experienced Engineers in the industry.

As an Electronics Support Engineer you will work within the Electronics team and interface with industry, quality and product teams to ensure our best-in-class electronic product designs are maintained and manufacturable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for updating and maintaining Electronics data packs
• Responsible for addressing Electronics problem reports
• Representing Electronics at Quality Material Review Boards meetings
• System level and PCB level fault finding and investigation
• Investigating and proposing solutions to component obsolescence
• Testing, validating and documenting obsolescence solutions
• Supporting the Industry team when build issues occur
• Contribute to electronics DFT and DMF reviews
• Point of contact for ensuring electronic products meet RoHS and REACH compliance

What we are looking for

• A relevant Engineering, Scientific or Numerate degree or equivalent
• Background in electronics support i.e. development, design, NPI, production
• Demonstrate a general understanding of electronics
• Experience with electronics test equipment
• Capable of PCB rework using hand soldering and hot air reflow equipment
• Understanding of requirements for DFT and DFM
• Communicate effectively within a diverse, professional environment
• Self-motivated and able to take the initiative
• Outstanding team working skills

Security Clearance

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.

In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting -  ().

What We Can Offer

We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity for mentoring and coaching. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages include a significant bonus, a strong pension contribution, private healthcare, development-focused targets and relocation support if required, along with learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.

Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. We provide equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all, and a range of benefits such as private medical insurance, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, and more depending on the role.