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Test Electrical Engineer | New Graduate
Irvine, CA (Onsite)
Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Test Electrical Engineer (New Graduate) to participate in HW (Hardware) design, development, test and qualification of IFEC products; provide engineering support for LRU (Line Replaceable Units) and PCBA ATP station development and support for IFEC production and contract manufacturers.
In this position, you will also work closely within the HW test team, communicate and interact with the Project Engineer (PE), Industrial Engineer (ILE), to present/address status, progress, risks, opportunities, action plan(s) as necessary.
Internal Customers: Industrialization Engineer, Product Engineer, NPI PM, Industrial OPS team.
External suppliers and vendors: Contract manufacturers.
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Responsible for LRU manual ATP station development: HW, SW, fixtures and cables, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Supports IFE contract manufactures ATP and ATE test stations, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Supports ATE bench maintenance and HW troubleshooting.
• Responsible for timely test stations equipment calibration.
• Participates in the test activities and qualification of state-of-the-art embedded digital and analog high speed, mixed signal communication products.
• Writes technical specifications, documents and test procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in Embedded HW development test.
• Basic knowledge with Linux scripting language.
• Experience of the application SW program setup.
• Experience using spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, power supplies, soldering station.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
Special Position Requirements
• Schedule: Core business hour 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
• Physical Environment: Office/cubical/ open space, R&D lab, manufacturing/production area. Some work may be done remotely.
• Physical Demands: Weight: up to 15lb.
• Travel: Some domestic travel may be required.
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.
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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program