Location: Tubize, Belgium

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Thales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.

Say HI* – to your career as

IVVQ Manager (Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification)

At the Tubize site

In Tubize, you will join more than 250 colleagues recognized by domestic and international partners for expertise on products such as Radio Frequency (RF) Products, C4ISR, Crypto Global Solution, MACS (Aeronautical Intercom) and many others.

Today the Group employs more than 1,000 people across nine sites in Belgium. Discover all Thales activities in Belgium here.

In the engineering group of THALES Belgium, the IVVQ Manager is the technical leader who coordinates all testing activities of the projects, both internally and with subcontractors and customers.

As IVVQ Manager, you are in charge of the Integration Verification Validation & Qualification of the product/solutions developed for the projects. You know how to lead and manage projects from start to end and you are in charge to:

•            Define the testing strategy and the means with a planning approach and a clear view of risks and opportunities,

•            Manage planning and performance monitoring in the respect of the costs

•            Guarantee the quality of our solutions

You work closely with the EDM - Engineering Delivery Manager, the System Engineering team and the wider engineering team to drive the definition of the testing development strategy, progress tracking of the whole IVVQ activities and the risks and opportunities management.

Your mission

Define the test strategy and the testing means during development phase.Assemble the solution/product elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate the design, behavior, interactions and performance,Build and Coordinate IVVQ Engineering team that will write the test cases and execute them according to the requirementsDrive the automation of the test procedure to optimize the verification & validation campaigns.Verify that all requirements from which the solution/product has been designed, are fulfilled in accordance with the test strategy, defined in the IVVQ PlanMonitor the run of the test sequences based on debugged test scriptsCarry out both manual and automated tests to establish the quality of the system under testMonitor/share the IVVQ progress with Metrics/KPIs and provide regular and accurate reports of progressDrive the writing of the test reports and various descriptive documentsWork closely with EDM (Engineering Delivery Manager) to identify/update technical risks and provide schedule update for IVVQ activities.Document the test procedures and test reports in the IVVQ tools and generate formal documentationAnalyze and interpret test results and provide inputs to the subcontractors and development teams for solving issues;Contribute in project status meetings daily scrums and agile planning as required by the project

We are looking forward to

Master’s degree in Engineering. Electronics / Telecommunication knowledge is a plusAt least 7 years of relevant experience in Integration Verification Validation & Qualification in different technical environments, like Software, Hardware, System and EMI- Electromagnetic interference - and EMC - Electromagnetic compatibility. A project management experience is a valuable assetBe Customer focused with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple parallel objectivesPassion to learn new technologies and method, problem solvingResults-oriented, cost-conscious, proactive and self-motivatedProcess driven and knowledge of AGILE MethodologyExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Knowledge of French is a valuable assetCapability to dealing with multiple strands of complexity to achieve business objectives and work with varying levels of stakeholders,creating a competitive advantage by managing risk, identifying opportunities and fostering continuous improvement

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust.

For more than 20 years, Thales has pursued a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy based on the highest international standards. The principles behind this policy are now captured in the company’s purpose of “building a future we can all trust”, which was adopted in 2020.

Say HI* – Your journey to us

At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? We are looking forward to your online application. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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