Development and Production Test Engineer
Sector: Defence Type: Contract
Contact: Sam Bradding Job Published: 4 days ago
Job Title: Development and Production Test Engineer
Duration: 12 months
Key skills: Development / Production / Test / Electronics / RF / Microwave Technology / High Voltage / CADMID
Clearance: SC is required for this opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Development and Production Test Engineer to join our team in Stevenage. This onsite role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you'll contribute to the testing and development of advanced technology systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical support for the manufacturing testing of weapon subsystems, including both production and development stages.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot complex weapon systems at both the system and subsystem levels.
* Offer Test Engineering support during the Design and Development phases, from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and Operations release.
* Ensure test facility introduction and maintain configuration control of equipment and facilities prior to use, including generating test specifications and operator instructions.
* Conduct testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies, with the capability to diagnose production test failures down to the circuit card and potentially component level.
* Identify and implement remedial and corrective actions promptly to support continued manufacturing in line with the program.
* Evaluate technical problems and develop proposals for test equipment investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements.
* Act as the Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings, ensuring efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action.
Key Skills and Experience:
* HNC/HND (Electronics) level qualification or equivalent, with substantial experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and testing.
* Significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment.
* Understanding of the CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.
* Knowledge of RF and microwave technology at the subsystem level would be an advantage.
* Experience with environmental testing, including ESS, is also advantageous.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to generate test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.
* Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
* Ability to plan and organize work to prioritize and deliver multiple tasks against project objectives.
* High voltage training or awareness is required.
* Familiarity with SAP and strong MS Office skills are beneficial.
If you are a proactive and skilled Development and Production Test Engineer with a background in electronics and a passion for innovation, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our team.
***PLEASE NOTE***
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy.
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