Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

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.

Join Our Team as an Electronics Test Technician

Glasgow

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Are you ready to grow your career in a role that blends hands-on technical work with problem-solving? We’re looking for an Electronics Test Technician to join our team and help us keep our production test equipment running smoothly.

Your Role:

In this role, you’ll be supporting our Test Engineers with:

    •        Maintaining and calibrating production test equipment.

    •        Assembly/repair of circuit boards and wiring harnesses.

    •        Providing first-line support for equipment breakdowns.

    •        Updating documentation to ensure it aligns with our processes.

    •        Developing test programs for cable assemblies.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who brings a passion for electronics and a keen eye for detail. Ideally, you’ll have a minimum qualification of HNC (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering and have experience working with test equipment in a manufacturing or production environment.

Other skills and experiences that will help you succeed:

Experience of working with Automated Test Equipment.

    •        Familiarity with electronic systems, PCBs, and components.

    •        Understanding of mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

    •        Experience using test equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.

    •        Basic knowledge of computer architecture and hardware.

    •        Soldering skills (through-hole and surface mount), with J-STD training as a bonus.

    •        Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.

    •        Confidence using tools like Microsoft Word and Excel.

Why Join Us?

We believe in empowering every team member to thrive both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of an environment where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and collaboration drives success.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of a team that values your expertise and encourages your development.

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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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