Your work in Hardware Evaluation can help protect national security. Want to know how? As an engineer, you already know how important it is that products work as they’re designed to and meet the needs of the customer. Now imagine that product is used by the UK Government to help keep our country safe. Your role doesn’t get much more vital than that. You’ll engage with end users to understand their requirements so that you can develop appropriate test solutions, conduct a range of lab tests and real-world trials, to assure them that our products will work when they need them to. Whilst progressing test, you'll detail results and capture product behaviour, providing timely updates to stakeholders; this work culminates with your technical report, which is key to the assessment of whether our products are ready to be deployed. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of technologies and technical capabilities at various stages in the life-cycle and have a hand in defining the evaluation approach for the organisation. It’s a great opportunity for someone looking to expand their horizons in electronics test engineering or to develop their engineering career in a new direction. It’s a big ask, which is why you’ll be supported throughout your career with us, not only with training, but as part of a supportive team. The supportive team environment will provide coaching and mentoring, to enable your development and progression. We just ask that you are eager to learn and up for a challenge. We offer flexibility so that you can achieve work life balance; you don’t have to sacrifice other areas of your life to have a great career. More About You To apply for this role, you will already have: • An HNC or equivalent in Electronics/Communications engineering or related occupational, professional qualification or equivalent experience • Experience of performing electronics test and measurement • Experience of documenting test results and procedures • A full UK car driving licence To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you have one or more of the following (but these are not essential): • Experience in any of the following disciplines: - Audio and Acoustics - RF systems and antennas - Cellular & Wireless systems such as GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - Global Satellite Navigation Systems such as GPS, Galileo or GLONASS - Communication systems (including telecoms, Sat comms, IP networking etc.) - Imaging and Video systems - Intruder detection systems • Experience of conducting user trials • Experience of creating or developing test plans • Awareness of technical report writing Your Personal Skills You will be the type of person who: • Applies a sound engineering methodology to their work • Has good interpersonal communications skills, both verbal and written • Enjoys developing your knowledge of a diverse range of technology • Can plan your work and deliver to deadlines Putting your skills to use Using your diverse range of skills within the Hardware Evaluation Team, you will: • Evaluate products to determine if they are fit for their intended purpose • Understand customer requirements • Develop appropriate test strategies • Conduct verification and validation tests • Perform field trials in representative environments • Produce accurate and impartial technical reports in plain English What we Offer Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you • 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service. • 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave. • 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year). • Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that. • Training. Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you. • Pension. Our Pension scheme is Alpha. It’s competitive. • Sports & Social Society. Whether its classis cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you. • On site nursery (subject to availability). • 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice. • Free parking • Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day • Relocation Package • Affinity Groups – whether you are disabled, LGBTQ and/or from an Ethnic Minority. We provide an inclusive environment and support for everyone. About HMGCC We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security. We work with the National Security Community, UK Government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation. We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to. To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please visit our website. Equal Opportunities Inclusion & Diversity really matters to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences. HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse. We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do. HMGCC is proud to hold the status of Disability Confident Employer. In line with this, we offer the Disability Confident - Offer of Interview. To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please click here. Apply now Discover more by clicking ‘apply’. Our Recruitment Team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response. Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date. if you are relocating to the area then we can discuss the possibility of a relocation package