Lead Hardware Test Engineer

Lead - Hardware Test Engineering

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

We are seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to support the development and deployment of Automated Test Program (ATP) stations for LRU and PCBA testing within In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems. This role focuses on end-to-end test station development, validation, and manufacturing support, working closely with internal engineering teams and external contract manufacturers to ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality test solutions.

Key Responsibilities

ATP / ATE Development

• Design and develop manual and automated ATP test stations for LRU and PCBA testing.
• Own hardware, software, fixtures, and cable development for test setups.
• Manage release of test solutions through PDM systems (Teamcenter).
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and maintenance of ATP/ATE stations.
• Provide technical reporting, timelines, and status updates to stakeholders.

Test Equipment & Compliance

• Ensure calibration, certification, and upkeep of all test equipment.
• Work extensively with:
  • Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, soldering stations
• Support power supply testing, validation, and characterization activities.

Maintain compliance with engineering and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in embedded hardware testing, ATP/ATE development, or similar roles.
• Experience in avionics hardware testing and documentation.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • LabVIEW (mandatory)
  • AutoCAD
  • Test instruments (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, soldering tools)
• Strong experience in Linux environment and scripting.
• Exposure to Android OS-level testing and debugging is highly desirable.
• Experience in power supply testing, validation, and debugging.
• Experience in application software setup and test environments.
• Familiarity with PDM tools (e.g., Teamcenter) is preferred.

Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.

Experience Level

Senior Level