System Testing Manager

3 weeks ago


Crawley West Sussex, United Kingdom Thales Full time

As the System Integration & Test Manager and member of the Aeronautical Connectivity Systems (ACS) Engineering Team in the Flight Avionics Connectivity Competence Centre (CCC) , you will have the opportunity to be part of a team focused on the development and delivery of products and programmes to a wide variety of customers in the aerospace sector; covering both Civil and Military domains.

Supporting the design and delivery of our next generation Tactical Mission Management System
Supporting the design and delivery of our next generation SATCOM Terminal (FlytLINK) for use on the Iridium network
The development of our next generation Secure Intercom and Information System for military fixed and rotary wing platforms (TopSIS-X)
Supporting delivery of the several studies we are undertaking to shape the future of aircraft communication systems

The first intended deployment for this position is to lead the delivery of the IVVQ aspects of a SATCOM product line development (Thales FlytLINK) providing connectivity for airborne platforms through establishing data-links with the Iridium constellation of Low Earth orbit satellites and associated ground infrastructures. The FlytLINK product line is aimed at multiple markets including air transport (civil and military), business aviation and UAVs.

As a People 1st Employer, we are passionate about providing you with opportunities to advance your engineering career and are committed to giving our employees the support they need to reach their professional goals. Training courses such as our Let’s Lead Programme (for employees demonstrating leadership potential), coupled with our established mentoring and coaching programmes, offer fantastic opportunities for people committed to professional development to enhance their skill set.

Has an understanding of Work Package Management for development programmes; including planning, risk & opportunity management, and scheduling
Is keen to further develop their leadership skills and demonstrates their potential to effectively manage the performance of a team, including; motivating their team, recognition of good performance, tackling under performance, and supporting the development of staff
Is a team player with a “can-do” attitude that performs effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, promotes the values of inclusiveness and diversity, and is an advocate of Thales’ leadership Model: To lead on the creation, maintenance and execution of product IVVQ plans - maximising the planned use of remote and automated test methods to increase efficiency wherever possible
To operationally lead the IVVQ Systems Engineering Team and ensure delivery of all IVVQ work products to time, cost, and quality. To lead on the creation and execution of product Integration and Verification Test Requirements and Schedules, including analysis of test results and provision of airworthiness data
Minimum of a Bachelor Degree (BEng, BSc) in a numerate, scientific or engineering subject or higher education/equivalent training and experience
Knowledge of aircraft environmental requirements
Experience of leading the Integration and Verification testing of complex Systems
Experience of tools including IBM Rational DOORS, JIRA and elements of the Orchestra toolset (e.g. PC Literate: Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

Our purpose is to provide highly competent and disciplined System Engineering expertise to the FLX Business; thereby contributing to the safe and secure delivery of our avionic products and programmes in line with the cost, timescale and quality requirements of our customers and stakeholders.

At Thales, we believe in flexible SMART working and have the expectation that this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office based collaborative working. Flight Avionics is predominantly based at the largest Thales UK site, Manor Royal (Crawley), featuring access to a wide variety of resources including manufacturing, environmental and electromagnetic test facilities and specialised laboratories. The modern site includes a subsidised restaurant, a café, break out spaces, bicycle storage facilities and more. Our environment is designed to encourage collaborative working, and you will be surrounded by many specialists with extensive knowledge of their fields.


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