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Test Engineer
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
Join Our Team as a Test Engineer!
Are you ready to thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter? We’re searching for a passionate, detail-oriented professional to support our production test equipment and ensure continuous improvements in our manufacturing processes. In this role, you’ll work closely with a diverse team, implement meaningful changes, and help deliver our innovative products to our customers on time.
What you’ll do:
Support and maintain production test equipment, implementing changes and thorough documentation according to established standards. Carry out preventative maintenance activities, improving up-time and ensuring our test equipment performs at its best. Collaborate with the Test Development team for smooth, seamless integration of new products into Manufacturing. Address and resolve technical challenges on manual and automated test equipment. Monitor and improve yield, seeking and implementing solutions for improvement. Identify and champion test and product build enhancements. Apply your experience with electronic systems, components, and manufacturing processes to keep us moving forward. Use your expertise in debugging using LabView/Teststand environments and interfacing instrumentation. Share your knowledge of improvement techniques such as DFMA, Value Engineering, Kaizen, 5S and Six Sigma.
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Degree or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering or a related subject. Proven experience in Electronic Engineering and manufacturing environments. A collaborative approach, working effectively within teams and inspiring cooperation and positive change. A self-motivated, enthusiastic mindset—always seeking innovative solutions and seeing them through to successful results. Strong communication skills, allowing you to share insights and support your team. Knowledge of test fixturing and related engineering subjects is highly valued.
What We Offer
We value all perspectives, and celebrate the variety of skills and experiences our team members bring. If you’re eager to grow your career, work closely with others, and make a real impact—you’ll feel right at home with us. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.


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4‑day week (Mon–Thu) 28 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy more 24 hours paid volunteering Pension, life cover, wellbeing support Retail and gym discounts
At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.
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