Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Thales
Job overview
The Senior Testing Technician Lead at Thales in Salt Lake City leads acceptance testing and diagnostic troubleshooting of electronic and RF-based equipment, ensuring product quality and system integration.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing acceptance testing for product lines, coordinating tasks, performing system integration and troubleshooting from schematics, calibrating RF and digital circuits, and verifying final products and documentation.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a total target cash compensation ranging from $59,613.75 to $99,356.25 annually, with additional benefits including health, dental, vision plans, retirement savings with company match and no vesting period, paid holidays, PTO, life insurance, and various voluntary insurance options.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least 5 years of technical education in electronics and communications plus 4+ years of relevant experience in electronic testing, diagnostics, fault isolation, troubleshooting, calibration, and integration testing; must read schematics, have strong analytical skills, and be a US Person.
Work environment and culture
Thales emphasizes equal opportunity employment, a supportive environment with flexible schedules, and access to specialized work areas like manufacturing and R&D labs.
Company information
Thales is a global defense company providing advanced systems for land, sea, and air defense, including missile defense, radar, and tactical systems, serving armed forces worldwide.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, within Thales facilities, with a standard 40-hour workweek or an alternate 9/80 schedule and minimal travel under 5%.
Application process
Applicants must complete a post-offer background check and can contact talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com for accommodations; internal candidates may reach out to HR Shared Service.
Unique job features
The role offers opportunities to work with advanced electronic and RF systems in a defense context, with a focus on hands-on testing, calibration, and troubleshooting in a high-tech environment.
Company overview
Thales is a global technology leader specializing in aerospace, defense, security, and transportation markets. They generate revenue by providing advanced solutions and services, including avionics, cybersecurity, and digital identity and security systems. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Thomson-CSF and Racal Electronics, Thales has a rich history of innovation and strategic acquisitions, such as Gemalto in 2019, which bolstered their digital security capabilities. Their commitment to research and development ensures they remain at the forefront of technological advancements.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your extensive experience in electronic and RF testing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and system integration, emphasizing your ability to handle acceptance testing and fault isolation at multiple levels from component to system.
Highlight your skills in reading electronic schematics, performing calibration and alignment of RF and digital circuits, and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, as these are critical for the Senior Testing Technician Lead role at Thales.
Apply through Thales’ official corporate careers site and also submit your application on LinkedIn where the position is likely posted, increasing your chances of visibility.
Connect with current Thales employees in the Salt Lake City division or within the defense systems testing teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Thales defense projects or asking about their experience with the testing technologies mentioned in the job description.
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