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Thales • Hengelo, Overijssel, Netherlands
Salary: 40 Paid days off per year
Role & seniority: Naval Software Test Engineer (FüWES); mid-level with ~3+ years of relevant experience
Stack/tools: Java/C++; Linux; IntelliJ; real-time software; functional/exploratory testing; test automation (Google-Test); Cucumber; CI/CD (Jenkins), Nexus, Maven, GIT, Bitbucket; Agile/Scrum
Define, plan and execute testing strategies with System/Software Engineers
Implement and automate tests for FüWES subsystems; perform validation and demonstrations
Collaborate across multidisciplinary agile teams to ensure quality and timely delivery
Bachelor in software engineering, CS or equivalent; ISTQB certification
≥3 years software testing/engineering experience
Proficiency in Java/C++, Linux; experience with test automation and testing in real-time environments
Dutch nationality; able to undergo AIVD/MIVD screening (level B)
Experience with naval/defense domains; exposure to CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Google-Test and Cucumber; cross-team collaboration in international contexts
Location & work type: Hengelo, Netherlands; flexible on-site/remote mix (60/40); supportive mobility options; large international organization (Thales) with career growth opportunities
Location: Hengelo, Netherlands NAVAL SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (FüWES) The role is a software test engineering role within our biggest project to date, the F126 ships for the German Navy. FüWES (Führungs- und WaffenEinsatzSystem) is the command system consisting of TACTICOS with an integrated, newly developed Fire Control solution. The development and integration of all subsystems onboard the ship, is what FüWES is all about. It accounts for the complete development cycle of products and solutions: from concept definition to system design, continuing to system integration and validation, up until the inclusion of delivery onboard the customer vessels. With the complete solution, we enable this new generation of frigates for the German Navy to have the necessary information to Defense Operators in time and to make the right decision within seconds. To help us build and expand this system, we are looking for a NAVAL SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (FüWES) to take part in one of our development teams, which are multidisciplinary and self-organizing Scrum teams. In addition to software development, our teams are fully responsible for various aspects, such as requirements analysis, architecture, design, testing, validation and product demonstrations. The use of high-tech techniques and software development methods is important. The software of our FüWES system is based both on Java and C++ and is supported by a modern development environment. As a software test engineer you are working with the other engineers on your agile team and the other agile teams in the same sub-domain. You work together with the System Engineers and Software Engineers on what to test and how. And on the implementation and automation of those tests. Since we are working with classified information, we require all employees to undergo a screening by the AIVD or MIVD (level B). You will work with the following tools and techniques: Agile/Scrum software development Linux, IntelliJ, real-time software development Functional-Testing, Exploratory-Testing, Test-Automation and Unit-Testing (Google-Test), Cucumber Continuous Integration & Delivery Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, GIT, BitBucket What is in it for you? Position is based on vakgroep 55 (AS) or Vakgroep 60, CLA-Metalektro-HP 40 Paid days off per year (based on fulltime) A la carte package with options like purchase/sale of leave hours, internet costs, bicycle plan, company fitness, trade union contribution or relocation costs Flexible mobility policy which you can customize to your needs, for example to use a NS Business card A good work-life balance with the possibility to work from home (60/40 principle) We offer a career in our large, international organization (over 80,000 co-workers) with different career path possibilities. Thales produces highly technical and complex systems for our customers, where security and safety is always the main theme. We offer you an international environment and career opportunities, attention to personal growth and a salary that matches your experience and responsibility level. We are looking for? A colleague who: Is passionate about technology; Is a team-player; Wants to contribute to a safe and secure society; Graduated at least Bachelor level in the area of software engineering, information/computer science or similar with a talent for testing; Finds pleasure in rapidly mastering new domains and techniques; At least 3 years relevant professional experience in Software (Test) Engineering; ISTQB Certified; Dutch nationality. Interested? Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest. To ensure that we are a good match, we can ask you to participate in an assessment. #LI-RD2 Interested in finding out more about Thales and why you should join us? Say HI* to new career opportunities.