Thales

Location: Salt Lake City, United States of America

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.

Field Service & OEM Electronics Technician

Salt Lake City, UT (fully onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Field Service & OEM Electronics Technician who will be responsible for Installation, Site Acceptance, Customer Training (on-site and factory) and System troubleshooting and restoration.

In this position, you will also support product testing, troubleshooting and repair in the factory when not in the field.

Referral Bonus Eligibility: Tier 1 - $2,500

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Must be able to travel to customer locations in the US and Internationally.
• Responsible for installation of Navigation Aid products and systems (including ILS, DME, VOR, TACAN) produced by the organization and sold to US and International Military and commercial customers. In addition to installation activities, this position will also support Flight Check and assist with resolving any after-sales field issues related to equipment performance.
• Responsible for product testing, troubleshooting and repair in factory when not in the field. The Field Service Engineer will work directly with construction prime contractors as well as airport authorities and users.
• The position will also support product testing, troubleshooting and repair in the factory when not in the field.
• Assumes full responsibility of acceptance testing activities for one or more product lines per released procedures.
• Adapts to different test levels from lower level assemblies (Digital, Analog and RF) to box and system level. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans from Engineering to perform routine testing, check-out and troubleshooting functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.
• Prior working experience (at least 1-2 years) as a field service technician repairing industrial electronic equipment. Possess analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to apply logic and applied theory to resolve problems, and have the patience to find resolutions to complex issue.
• Must be able to read and understand electronic schematics and mechanical blue prints. Excellent organizational and communications skills, both verbal and written, and good interpersonal skills. Experience managing multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements. Ability to track and report status on set schedules.
• Able to work with PCs and applications such as MS Windows suite and other related software.
• 1 - 2 years of technical or vocational education in electronics, or an equivalent combination for education and experience including FAA / Military experience in lieu of civil education. Emphasis in radio / RF is a definite plus.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Standard 5-day/40 hour workweek –or- 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule available with flexible start/stop times dependent upon assignment volume.
• Physical Environment: In Thales Facilities – Will access specialized work areas, e.g. manufacturing/production area, R&D lab, warehouse.
• Travel: Anticipated to include as much as 50-60% travel to US and International destinations.
• Customer Location Based or Site Visits: Installation / servicing occurs on customer sites.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health and Dental plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC): 62,692.13 - 83,589.50 - 104,315.50 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point)

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program