Electronics Test Engineer Role
This is a full-time position, available for 37 hours per week, or part-time with a minimum of 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible or compressed working hours are also available.
This role is based in the office.
Your work in testing electronics can help protect national security.
As an engineer, you 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.
You'll engage with end users to understand their requirements and develop appropriate test solutions. You'll conduct lab tests and real-world trials to assure products will work when needed. While progressing tests, you'll detail results and capture product behavior, providing timely updates to stakeholders.
You'll work across a broad range of technologies, including RF, cellular, and GPS, and technical capabilities, such as tracking, audio, and video systems, at various stages in the lifecycle. To facilitate this crucial work, you may need to lift heavy test equipment.
Your development throughout your career will be supported through coaching, mentoring, training courses, and accreditation.
To apply for this role, you will already have:
* An HND or equivalent experience in Electronics/Communications engineering or related occupational.
* Experience of performing electronics tests and measurements.
* Experience of documenting test results and procedures.
* A full UK car driving licence.
It would be beneficial if you also have one of the following:
* Experience in RF systems and antennas.
* Cellular & Wireless technology (5G, LTE, UMTS, GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
* Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GPS, GLONASS or Galileo).
* Audio and Video technology.
You will be someone who:
* Applies a sound engineering methodology to their work.
* Establishes professional relationships with a range of colleagues.
* Communicates effectively in a straightforward, open, and engaging manner.
* Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.
* Anticipates changes and acts promptly to reassess workloads and priorities.
* Identifies strengths and gaps in skills and knowledge for yourself.
* Encourages experimentation and ideas for change from a wide range of sources.
* Considers different individual needs, views, and ideas, championing inclusion and equality of opportunity for all.
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, produce accurate and impartial technical reports, and manage relationships with customers and commercial suppliers.
We offer:
* 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.
* Training and lots of training opportunities.
* Pension scheme.
* Sports & Social Society.
* 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 Loan*.
* Affinity Groups – inclusive environment and support for everyone.