IVVQ Engineer

Job description

Location: Madrid, Spain

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

Thales Digital Identity & Security is a global leader in digital security, bringing trust to an increasingly connected world. We design and deliver a wide range of products, software and services based on two core technologies: digital identification and data protection.

With the massive surge of electronic travel documents and national eID cards, Thales Digital & Security global business unit is supporting border agencies, government authorities and airports to exploit technology convergence to gain consistent, comprehensive border, visa management and document verification worldwide, that will:

• Deliver seamless travel with border control applications
• Offer convenience for travelers for fast and secure border crossing
• Improve border intelligence for detection and prevention, including some of the most disruptive new technologies like biometrics, machine learning, or micro services

If you're looking for new opportunities, and ready to join a high-skilled multicultural team, we are now looking for an IVVQ Senior Engineer to join our Platform and Services Delivery team in Madrid.

Main mission

• Configure and deploy complex systems containing electronics, electrical, optical, and mechanical components, ensuring compatibility and interoperability among various subsystems

Specific responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and software engineers, to integrate hardware and software into cohesive and functional systems
• Develop and maintain integration plans, schedules, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, collaborating with relevant teams to implement solutions
• Configure and deploy software applications, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize integration requirements
• Participate in risk assessment activities to identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to optimize system integration processes
• Contribute to the development and improvement of integration standards and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements based on system specifications and design documents
• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures to ensure the robustness and performance of the integrated system
• Conduct system testing to validate functionality and identify areas for improvement
• Identify and troubleshoot issues during integration, verification, and validation phases, ensuring timely resolution
• Define the key quality criteria to be followed up by production team
• Provide technical support during system deployment, including on-site assistance if necessary

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Optical / Electronics Engineering

Experience Level:

• Proven experience (5+ years) as Product Architect or IVVQ Engineer.
• Experience in design, production or deployment of systems like ATM, Border eGates, Self Service Kiosks is a strong advantage

Competences :

Technical / functional skills:

• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, hardware design, and firmware/software integration
• Strong understanding of networking principles and protocols
• Expertise in system modeling and simulation tools for validation and verification
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements for electronics products
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a focus on ensuring the reliability and performance of integrated systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with regulatory processes and certifications in the electronics industry
• Familiarity with the Design-to-cost and Ecodesign concepts
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Behavioral skills:

• Team player
• Ability to manage priorities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Openness to cultural diversity

What do we offer?

• Flexible working hours.
• Intensive working days on Fridays and during August.
• Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance, kindergarten).
• Free coffee on-site!

Thales is a company committed to equal opportunities between women and men, and for this reason, we work to raise awareness and disseminate information on the subject both internally and externally.

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. Great journeys start here, apply now!