Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Primary Purpose of the Role:

The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Materials & Processes Engineers across a number of Thales Belfast’s multi-discipline programmes. Use of materials testing equipment and knowledge of material selection and surface treatments are important aspects of the role, and engineers participate in all phases of the hardware development lifecycle.

Principal Relationships:

Reporting to the Senior Specialist Materials and Processes Engineer on a day-to-day basis and Aerodynamics, Structures and Materials Head of Discipline as Line Manager and on programmes to the Engineering Delivery Manager / Work Package ManagerWorking closely with Industry, Quality and EngineeringLiaising with external suppliers and customer representatives

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Hardware development for weapons and weapons integration systemsQuality Assurance Material TestingSub–Assembly Strength TestingMaterial Selection – Paints, Adhesives, Sealants, Polymers, CompositesSurface Treatment Selection – Chemical Conversion, Anodising, Electroless Nickel                       Failure Analysis – Material Preparation, Image Analysis, Optical MicroscopyMaterial ObsolescenceShelf Life ExtensionConcessions and NCRsProvide support on an as required basis to the wider Materials and Processes team

Skills and Experience

Essential

Ability to work in a practical lab based “hands-on” environmentKnowledge of Materials EngineeringAbility to identify risks and opportunities, take ownership and act with integrityAbility to interact with suppliers

Desirable

Experience of Engineering and Military StandardsKnowledge of Material selection and Surface TreatmentsExperience using Materials Testing Equipment

Values & Behaviours:

The successful candidate will:

display innovation and self-motivation;exhibit good communication skills;possess a passion for their career choice, and be abreast of the latest developments in product development and production supportbe able to work efficiently within a team, and individually;be able to accommodate working in a high pressure environment;demonstrate dedication and determination in assigned tasks

Additionally, the successful candidate will exhibit the following core Thales behaviours:

Imagine the futureInspire to engageDeliver user-centric solutionsActs with agilityGrow others and selfInclude others

Qualifications:

Essential

Masters degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Desirable

PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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