Technical Officer - Test and Evaluation

Location: Rydalmere, Australia

About Thales

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.

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.

About Your Role

The Thales Defence Mission Systems Domain is a leading provider of integrated mission solutions to surface ships and submarines, and is the No.1 Naval fleet support and technical services company in Australia.  As a part of a team working with engineers, technicians and production staff involved in the manufacture and repair of Towed Arrays for the COLLINS class submarine, this position provides electrical and mechanical test and evaluation activities while also assisting in production and repair activities as required.

• Electrical, electronic, acoustic, and mechanical testing and of all components, production materials and qualification samples

• Develop and document test methods and procedures for products and equipment as required.

• Perform general mechanical processing and assembly

• Proactively participate in the continuous improvement of Lean systems and documenting of processes

• Prepare technical reports and procedures in support of manufacturing processes, utilising configuration and inventory management software to record and control data (IPESA)

How About You?

• Advanced Diploma in electronic/mechanical engineering or equivalent

• Experience in fault finding including analysis and documentation of process and results

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• A continuous improvement mindset and problem-solving ability

• Ability to prioritise tasks and workload effectively

Good to Know

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants. 

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. 

To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Prior to offer you’ll complete a pre-employment police and medical.

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