Job Description

Location: Singapore, Singapore

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.

Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support the expansion of aerospace-related activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Throughout the last four decades, the company grew from strength to strength and is today involved in the primary businesses of Aerospace (including Air Traffic Management), Defence & Security, Ground Transportation and Digital Identity & Security. Thales today employs over 2,100 people in Singapore across all its business areas.

IVVQ Test Engineer Intern

The Test Engineer is responsible for integrating, verifying, validating and qualifying solutions according to customer requirements. He/she is also responsible for any automation tools or implementation that can be applied into his/her activities.

Responsibilities:

Work with Systems Engineers and Test Manager to select the correct testing methods and ensure all requirements (hardware and software) are properly tested.

Assist in creation/update of test plans and verification test scenarios.

Assist in reviews, including but not limited to, Test Readiness Reviews, Technical Qualification Reviews, and Final Qualification Reviews.

Ensure full traceability of deliverables and tests to project requirements, using appropriate requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS), and defining comprehensive scenarios for integration and test.

Set up and maintain environment (e.g., Operating Systems, network, virtual machines) for testing, including development/modification of automation scripts for setup, tests & updates.

Install and configure required COTS (commercial off the shelves) systems for testing, including development/modification of automation scripts for setup, tests & updates, where feasible.

Prepare the resources used for various test configurations, develop and implement verification procedures, compile results, manage test deviations and record all verification results.

Analyze test/system/application logs and results, assist in troubleshooting and communication of variances/anomalies to relevant stakeholders.

Responsible for Factory Acceptance Test, Site Integration and Testing covering:

Preparing of test cases.

Participate in the onsite activities including system installation, system configuration, pre-on-site test activities.

Participate and coordination of on-site test and commissioning activities with customer as witness.

Producing test report, raise Problem Report if required.

Responsible for Test report submission and getting acceptance from customer.

Coordination with external party for testing when required.

Ensure all Configuration (e.g., IP addresses, hardware serial numbers) and Change Management (CM) processes are properly followed.

Prepare, setup, automate and conduct tests on system performance and stability, for both hardware and software.

Ensure that tasks are performed to the satisfaction of all external and internal customers.

Who are we looking for?

Diploma in a relevant area of Engineering or related discipline.

Higher degree qualifications are desirable.

Strong passion in validation and testing.

Confident, outspoken and able to execute tasks with customers as witnesses.

Basic knowledge of running/modifying batch files/scripts.

Basic knowledge of operating system setup and configuration, such as Linux and Windows Server.

Basic knowledge on networking such as VLAN & routing configuration and basic network troubleshooting.

Strong oral and written communications skills, and ability to communicate with multiple overseas and local teams.

Able to work independently and under pressure.

Desirable Experience

Experience dealing with IT hardware (server, network switches, storage, workstation).

Experience with integration or testing of system, preferably till commissioning phase.

Familiarity with various system protocols, including but not limited to, TCP/IP, HTTPS, PLC integration and Modbus.

Passion for self-learning and implementing automation for tasks.

Knowledge of coding/scripting language for automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

Good experience in test automation tools or implementing one from scratch (e.g., Jmeter, LoadRunner, Serial Port Tester).

Experience in an Engineering role deploying/testing one or more large-scale solutions.

Experience in container-based technology such as Kubernetes, Docker, Containerd.

Knowledge on continuous integration/deployment (Ansible, Jenkins, Foreman).

Knowledge on Cyber Security and know-how on hardening systems & infra.

Knowledge of Databases and their setup.

Strong experience with Linux, Windows, and virtualization (VMWare, Hyper-V).

Strong experience in technical and engineering work on Security/Defence projects.

Membership of relevant professional organization, e.g., INCOSE, Institution of Engineers Singapore, etc.

Cloud Technology, Virtualization or Network related certifications.

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. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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