Development Engineer Role:
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Development Engineer to join a market leader in Defence within their Development Capability team. This role is ideal for an engineer looking to broaden their technical skills across a range of engineering disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Systems Testing and Development: Support projects with systems testing and development tasks, including:
• Designing and developing system test suites
• Conducting development and qualification testing
• Schematic capture and design
• Component selection, advising on options, and review
• Engineering Tasks: Perform engineering tasks as directed, contributing to project and business needs, including:
• Testing and laboratory evaluation of products
• Documenting work in line with local operating procedures
• Supporting on-site commissioning or trials, which may include overseas travel
• Communication and Documentation: Participate in internal and external meetings and prepare clear documentation of work completed.
Skills & Knowledge:
• Experience in live testing of low-voltage electronic/electrical equipment
• Knowledge of digital and analogue circuit design (desirable)
• Basic understanding of software methodologies and programming (desirable)
• Familiarity with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASWA) and safe operating procedures
• Willingness to undertake diverse tasks, including design, documentation, testing, and occasional soldering and wiring
• Ability to organise and support qualification test programs (e.g., EMC, shock, vibration, climatic)
• Excellent presentation and report-writing skills for stakeholders and customers
• Ability to convey ideas clearly and work collaboratively with team members
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Flexible, with a proactive approach to change and innovation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Understanding of systems engineering methodologies, safety standards, and configuration control
Qualifications:
• Education: HNC/HND/BTEC or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Additional: GCSEs (Grades A-C) in Maths and English or equivalent
Other Requirements:
• Full driving licence
• Ability to travel to other UK or international locations as needed for off-site activities
• Willingness to work overtime or unsociable hours as required
Note: The successful candidate must be eligible for relevant security clearance.