Product Testing Engineer (Integrity)

Location: Glasgow, United KingdomThales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. We are seeking an experienced Test Design Engineer with a focus on Test Solutions to join our engineering function. As a key member of the engineering team, you will ensure that our test strategies align with customer requirements (including MOD standards), programme needs, and long-term product sustainment. You will shape the technical direction of test systems across the product lifecycle, working at the interface between design engineering, integration, and our customers. Location(s): Crawley or Reading or Cheadle or Bristol or Glasgow or any other Thales site in the UKKey ResponsibilitiesLead the design and architecture of test solutions for complex aerospace and defence systems, ensuring compliance with MOD and industry standardsDefine test strategies, frameworks, and architectures to support product development, verification, qualification, and in-service supportTranslate system and customer requirements into effective test system requirements and architecturesEnsure test solutions integrate seamlessly with hardware, software, and system environmentsWork closely with design engineers, test engineers, and programme managers to ensure traceability and compliance throughout the lifecycleProvide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teamsContribute to bid and proposal activity, providing technical input to estimates, schedules, and solution conceptsEngage directly with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with defence standards, policies, and best practicesDrive innovation in test methods, including automation, digital twins, and model-based test approachesRequired Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Systems Architect / Systems EngineerStrong background in test system design and architectureExperience of integrating hardware, software, and COTS solutions into testStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to interface with customersDemonstrable ability to work across the full system lifecycle – from concept through to in-service supportDesirable SkillsExperience with test automationKnowledge of safety, security, and information assurance in defence systemsWhat We OfferOpportunity to shape next-generation test systems for critical aerospace and defence programmesWork on challenging projects with direct impact on UK defence capabilityProfessional development support, including chartership and advanced trainingHybrid and flexible working options. Performance-related bonusHalf day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:0028 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)24 hours volunteering paid forPrivate healthcarePension schemeLife cover24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsSecurity Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. BelfastType: Full time