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# Senior Development Test Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Thales Group
- **Location:** Castlereagh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,979.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Analog Electronics, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, CAN Bus, Ethernet, IEEE-488, LabVIEW, Systems Development Life Cycle, E2e Testing, Requirements Management, RS-232, Subversion, Systems Integration, Teststand, Git
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5832626577

## About the Role

* Acquired a minimum HND qualification in Engineering, Computing, or a related technical discipline
 * Proven experience in the design, development, implementation, and support of production test equipment, delivering effective test solutions within an engineering or manufacturing environment
 * Demonstrated expertise in automated test system development, including the design and development of complex, reliable, and user-friendly LabVIEW-based test solutions
 * Demonstrated technical knowledge of test technologies, validation, and instrumentation integration, including Boundary Scan (XJTAG), design verification, and the automation and control of PXI, GPIB, and USB-based test equipment
 * Demonstrated capability in communications and system integration, with knowledge of protocols such as RS232, RS422, MIL-STD-1553, CANBus, and Ethernet
 * Proven problem-solving capability and demonstrated stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, influence key stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Desirable:

 * Proven expertise in the design, development, and implementation of automated production test equipment, combining advanced LabVIEW capability (CLD certified), TestStand, custom test sequencers, and digital/analogue electronics to deliver robust, efficient, and reliable test solutions
 * Demonstrated technical excellence across the full product lifecycle, including fault diagnosis to component level, electro-mechanical and electro-optical system design, and the application of PLM, requirements management, SVN, and Git tools to maintain traceability, quality, and controlled development
 * Proven leadership, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset, with experience leading small engineering teams, thriving in fast-paced environments, and driving innovation through the adoption of emerging technologies and engineering best practices

## Description

* Drive Innovation in Test Engineering by developing future-focused test capabilities that enhance efficiency, improve productivity, and support the delivery of world-class products
 * Lead End-to-End Test Solution Development, partnering with Engineering Designers to define test strategies, create comprehensive test plans, and ensure full compliance with product test specifications
 * Design and Deliver Advanced Test Systems, including production test applications, Factory Test Equipment, hardware schematics, cable assemblies, and detailed manufacturing documentation
 * Develop Automated Test Software using LabVIEW and associated technologies to control instrumentation, communication interfaces, embedded programming, and automated production processes
 * Champion Quality and Operational Excellence by ensuring all test solutions adhere to company standards, quality processes, and continuous improvement initiatives while driving innovation across the business
 * Provide Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement, supporting production teams with fault diagnosis and repair activities, while representing the business confidently with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors


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