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Senior IVVQ Test Engineer for Electronics Units

Hybrid in Tres Cantos·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 15 Oct)

Thales

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Tres Cantos
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Master's degree

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Skills

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven experience in test engineering, ideally in the space industry.
Experience/Knowledge in IVVQ strategy for electronic digital systems
Experience/Knowledge in IVVQ activity including HW, FW and Test SW integration and validation.
Experience (minimum 5 years) in IVVQ test
Experience validating firmware (FW) and data processing units.
Good skills for working in multidisciplinary engineering teams, with ability to work independently and in a team environment as needed.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proactivity and commitment towards the assigned tasks to ensure completion in time, cost and performance.
Good communication skills.
Ability to anticipate and manage risks and opportunities associated to IVVQ activity.

Nice to have

Knowledge of space programs rules and standards (i.e. ECSS).
Use of laboratory tools & instruments like Multimeters, Generators, Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, Counters, etc.
Knowledge of Programming language as Python
Experience with any of these interfaces: UART, SPI, MIL-STD-1553, Wizard Link, HSSL High Speed Serial Links.
Office suite

Education & certifications

Engineering Master in Telecommunication Systems or Electronics.

Languages

English essential

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Smart Working (flexible working time, equipment & tools endowment, etc.).
Free meals at the office.
28 business days of vacation.
Pension plan.
Individual training programs.
Good working environment.

If you like teamwork, are looking for a new opportunity where you can learn new technologies, and space-business processes and tools and dynamic and results oriented, we're looking for you!.

We will consider being in possession of a certificate of disability.

Thales is a company committed to equal opportunities between women and men, and for this reason, we work to raise awareness and disseminate information on the subject both internally and externally.

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here,

The role

IVVQ Test Engineer for Electronics Units will:

Validation strategy definition and follow-up for Electronics Units for space applications. The activity is involved in a multidisciplinary team, with opportunity to participate in international engineering teams.

The candidate will lead the Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) activities of the Units and its lower lever boards in accordance with the Solution Architect and the development team,

Hiring process

Online application, recruiter review, one or more interviews with the recruiter and hiring manager, then offer 1 interview

About Thales

Thales is a global technology leader serving the Defense, Aerospace, Ground Transportation, and Security markets. With operations in 68 countries and over 81,000 employees, the group generated revenues of €18.4 billion in 2024. Thales designs and develops electrical and digital systems, including critical mission-critical information systems, for a wide range of applications from defense to civil aviation.

In Spain, Thales has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, employing over 1,000 people. The Spanish operations focus on engineering, cybersecurity, and digital services, offering a multicultural environment where international professionals can develop their careers. Thales is known for its strong commitment to talent development, offering international mobility opportunities and a wide range of technical and business roles, making it an attractive employer for professionals looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry: Defense and Electronics
Founded: 1893
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Meudon, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: thalesgroup.com

Good to know if you are moving

Thales offers international mobility programs and a multicultural work environment, with English often used as the working language in its Spanish operations.
The company has a strong commitment to talent development, with structured graduate programs and internships (e.g., the 'Young Talent 2026-2027' program) that are open to international candidates.
Spain is a key hub for Thales' digital and cybersecurity activities, with the Madrid Delivery Center being a major engineering and innovation center.
Thales provides visa and relocation support for international hires, including assistance with work permits and the relocation process.
The company's Spanish operations are involved in high-tech sectors such as cybersecurity, digital identity, and aerospace, offering engineers and IT professionals the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.

In their own words

About the company & team

Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, SpainA Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

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