Our client, a leading defence and security company, is currently seeking a Senior Test Development Engineer to join their team in Glenrothes / Livingston, Scotland. Operating across the United Kingdom, our client provides defence solutions across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. They are a major supplier to the UK government and customers globally, also offering digital and training transformation solutions to both commercial and military clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Design of functional test equipment Taking responsibility for the design and overall quality of the test equipment and providing leadership and guidance for junior engineers Documenting design specifications and implementation details, participating in design reviews, and upholding design standards and methodologies Realisation of complex system requirements to provide robust and reliable test hardware solutions Ensuring complete implementation of detailed technical items and understanding/appreciation of system level items Collaborating with other team members to agree on system designs, interfaces, and protocols Developing appropriate test hardware, test software, and procedures to prove the correct operation of hardware Providing support to manufacturing, answering product queries and resolving technical issues
Job Requirements:
Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering or related subject (preferably at 2.1 Hons or higher) Test software design experience Excellent knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design Ability to write comprehensive technical design documentation Proven experience in the handover and management of designs in production Excellent hardware troubleshooting skills Good knowledge of MS Office products Good communicator Must be eligible for MOD Security Clearance to a minimum of SC level
Highly Desirable:
Significant test development experience in industry Use of Mentor Graphics schematic entry and PCB layout tools Understanding of common test architectures PXI/d LXI Measurement Uncertainty and its application in test equipment design and validation Software Certification or detailed knowledge of: NI LabView, NI CVI, NI TestStand, C# Design of mixed signal circuits High speed serial networks An appreciation of RF electronics Knowledge of power supply design SC clearance
Behaviours:
Ability to work individually and in a team Innovative thinker and problem solver Ability to effectively research and solve complex technical issues Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively with customer representatives from varied backgrounds Good attention to detail Flexible and adaptable If you are an experienced Senior Test Development Engineer looking for a permanent position in Scotland, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team