Hardware Intern

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.

Thales Engineering Competence Centre (ECC) is a well-established Research and Engineering centre serving major customers worldwide in Digital Identity and Security domains spanning from Mobile Connectivity, IoT, Automotive, Banking to Government products and solutions.

As a Hardware Intern, you will join our expanding team to support the design, development and testing of hardware tools such as smart card readers, chip boards and analog signal measurement setups used for secure UICC applications in mobile and IoT devices.
 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in hardware design activities such as schematic updates and PCB layout support;
• Support hardware testing, measurements and debugging using engineering lab equipment;
• Help analyze electronic circuits and investigate hardware issues;
• Assist in board bring-up, verification and troubleshooting activities;
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of in-house readers and hardware tools;
• Prepare test records, reports and engineering documentation;
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews and knowledge sharing sessions.
   

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical field;
• Basic understanding of analog and digital electronics;
• Familiarity with oscilloscope, multimeter or other lab equipment is an advantage;
• Exposure to schematic capture or PCB design tools is a plus;
• Basic knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers or communication interfaces such as UART, I2C or SPI is an advantage;
• Basic programming knowledge in C/C++ or Python is a plus;
• Willingness to learn, good problem-solving ability and good team spirit

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.