Test Technician

Location: Salt Lake City, United States of America

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.

About the role

Salt Lake City, UT (Fully onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Test Technician whose role involves performing acceptance testing and diagnostic troubleshooting on electronic and RF-based equipment in accordance with established procedures, test plans, and work instructions.

In this position, you will support engineering and production teams by executing defined test activities, accurately documenting results, and identifying and escalating abnormalities for timely resolution. Your hands-on contributions in a production-focused environment play a critical role in ensuring product quality, reliability, and readiness prior to release or deployment.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• US - CUI Regulatory Compliance Requirement - Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Performs acceptance testing activities for assigned product lines in accordance with released procedures, test plans, and work instructions.
• Executes testing across multiple test levels, including lower-level assemblies (digital, analog, and RF) as well as box-level and system-level configurations.
• Works from engineering documentation such as schematics, diagrams, layouts, written instructions, and verbal guidance to perform routine testing, checkout, and basic troubleshooting.
• Conducts routine operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment to verify conformance with defined product specifications.
• Performs calibration and alignment of RF and digital circuits as required and in accordance with established Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs).
• Executes defined tests, collects and records test data, performs final product verification, and completes required documentation associated with product release using standard PC-based tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of technical or vocational education in electronics and communications or a minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience in the requested subject of expertise.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, diagrams, and mechanical blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately follow written procedures, test instructions, and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks while following established processes and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to document test results and communicate findings with supervisors, engineers, and team members.
• Special Position Requirements
• Schedule: 9/80 or 5/40 work schedule.
• Travel: May be required on occasion, anticipated to be less than 5% domestic travel annually.

Additional information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

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