Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Title: Intern Systems IVVQ Engineer

Location: Templecombe

 

About us:

Thales is a leading name in the global Defence and Security markets. In addition to equipping over 40 naval forces across the globe, we have a proud 125-year heritage here in the UK. Today that is represented in our key role delivering the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, our provision of advanced SONAR Systems to the Royal navy Submarine Fleet and design of the latest Type 31 Frigates.

 

Purpose of the Role:

Thales UK have an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to undertake a 12 month fixed term Internship within our Systems Engineering Team based in Templecombe, Somerset.

This role will be working within Defence Mission Systems (DMS), specifically our Maritime Mission Systems (MMS) business unit; a team dedicated to working on some of the next generation, SONAR and cutting edge Maritime Autonomous & Remote Systems.

You will assist and  support our experienced IVVQ engineers to deliver the subsystem IVVQ strategies and associated acceptance & test plans to ensure successful overall system-level IVVQ.

As an intern at Thales, you’ll step right into our world. You can expect to come face to face with big innovations, collaborate on real projects and learn from the best. In fact, every internship with Thales is unique to the project and area you join. Not only will you gain world-class experience, you’ll be ready to step up to new challenges with confidence and could find yourself in a great position to be fast-tracked to a graduate position with us in the future.

You will operate across the subsystem teams and work closely with the engineering leads, including industrial partners external to Thales.

There will also be opportunities supporting activities offsite within the UK. 

For this role you MUST be able to obtain full Security Clearances (SC).

The role may involve the opportunity to travel to our sister-sites in the UK and France and suppliers facilities.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Working on real projects, taking on genuine responsibilities and gaining unique experiences will form the core of your development. The list below is not exhaustive nor will individuals be expected to be able to undertake all of them.

Build understanding of Engineering development lifecycle and lifecycle products.Support the writing and execution of Test SpecificationsContribute to the development of Test Plans and Test Strategy DocumentsExecute Test Specifications (according to test plan and project schedule)Record results of Test Execution.Raise/investigate/verify defect reports.Support Engineering Requirement Management using IT Applications and Tools.Assists in the preparation of system & subsystem requirement specifications, interface requirements and test requirement documents by analysing, decomposing, modelling and refining customer requirementsAccurately reports work progress and estimates to complete against work tasks assigned by line managerAssists in the investigation of problems in the Test Facility or field environment.Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of tools relevant to the Systems Engineering function.

Key performance Indicators against Responsibilities and Tasks (professional only):

Time – Ensure tasks are completed efficiently within agreed timescales as determined by the IVVQ Manager.Reporting – Produce a weekly summary report of activities undertaken, covering issues, resolutions and progress.Quality – All activities are documented before a task is completed and where appropriate Problem Reports are raised and significant issues reported to the Line manager.Safety - Ensure you have read and understand the specific Risk Assessments available within each working environment.

Skills:

Essential

You will be studying for a degree in a relevant engineering discipline or STEM SubjectI.E. electronic engineering, computer science, software, systems engineering, physics etc.A passion for Engineering, Hardware or Software and in particular the right hand of the Systems Engineering Model, the Integration, Validation, Verification & Qualification (IVVQ) process.A desire to learn about the Systems Engineering LifecycleAn ability to understand complex systemsA methodical and structured approach to problem investigationStrong written and verbal communication skillsAn ability to work as a key member of the teamA desire to take responsibility for your professional developmentKnowledge of Electrical /Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering and/or knowledge of Electro-Mechanical Systems.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for producing, modifying or reviewing technical documents, reports, plans and spread sheets.Basic planning

Desirable:

Knowledge of Autonomous and/or Remotely operated platforms/systemsKnowledge of Command Control, Communications and Computer Information systems (C4IS).Basic knowledge of SONAR.Experience of working to (or writing) technical requirements/documentsKnowledge of Software engineeringKnowledge of RF communicationsKnowledge of IT networkingKnowledge of marine platforms

Values & Behaviours:

Focus on Customers.Committed to meeting deadlinesBe open and honest with a high degree of integrityFlexible disposition (with regard to working patterns)Work well within a team.Be innovative and strive for continued process improvement.

Personal:

Full UK Driving License advantageous.

 

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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