Test Bench Engineer- Hardware System

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Mandatory Skills Required

Experience- 7yrs-12yrs

• Design and develop hardware solutions, prepare schematics, electrical interfaces, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing documentation.

• Familiarity with RoHS, REACH, WEEE, CE Marking, DO-160, and manufacturing standards like IPC-610 and IPC-620

• COTS Test & Measurement equipment - Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.

• HW IVVQ Testing- Perform hardware integration, verification, validation, and qualification (IVVQ) activities, ensuring systems meet functional and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Elaborates the requirements and supports in the test hardware design and development.                         

• Contributes to the hardware architectural design and generates associated manufacturing definition files (Bill of material (BOM), electrical interconnection and wiring details (ICD)).

• Performs CAD activities (Electrical CAD) for wiring harness for racks/cabinets and electrical interfaces.    

• Develops supporting documents like technical construction file, user and maintenance manuals.              

• Participates in the integration activities and verification phases of test benches/ building blocks.       

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.