Contract Systems Test Engineer

SoCode Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCode Limited is seeking a Contract Systems Test Engineer in Cambridge to modernise production test systems for lighting controllers. The role involves defining requirements, selecting hardware, and building a complete ATE solution.

You’ll work closely with engineers to design, implement and document robust test systems on a hybrid, on-site basis. The ideal candidate has hands-on LabVIEW/TestStand experience, familiarity with test and measurement hardware, and a track record of turning

Qualifications

• Experience with LabVIEW and TestStand for automated test systems.
• Experience with test and measurement equipment and integrating hardware.
• Ability to define hardware requirements and select appropriate components.
• Strong collaboration with engineers to deliver an end-to-end test solution.

Responsibilities

• Develop new automated test systems from a clean slate.
• Work with engineers to define the test system and requirements.
• Translate requirements into test equipment and architecture.
• Specify and select test hardware based on system needs.
• Design and build complete ATE/test stand solutions with off-the-shelf gear.
• Develop test systems for lighting controllers using rack-based ATE.
• Document system requirements, decisions and configurations.
• Integrate test hardware with software into robust, maintainable systems.
• Lead technical discussions on requirements, hardware and architecture.

Skills

LabVIEW

TestStand

Test & Measurement

Hardware Integration

System Architecture

Requirements Gathering

Collaboration

Tools

NI PXI

COTS Equipment

Job description

Contract Systems Test Engineer

£50 per hour, 37.5 hours per week.

Hybrid in Cambridge (easy access to A14)– 3 days on site - may be some flex once you’re embedded into the project.

Duration: 8-12 months (we believe this falls Outside IR35 working rules)

Please dont apply if you require sponsorship to work in the UK or are not based in the Cambridgeshire area due to on-site working.

We are looking for a contract systems test engineer to focus on developing and modernising production test systems for lighting controllers.

The role will involve replacing ageing and fragile production test systems, which currently require significant engineering support to keep operational. This is not simply a role focused on writing or running tests; you will be involved in defining requirements, specifying the appropriate test hardware and working closely with engineers to design and build the complete test system.

The hardware under test is industrial primarily lighting controllers, with test systems taking an Automated Test Equipment (ATE)-style, rack-based approach.

Deep hardware engineering knowledge is not required, but strong experience with test and measurement systems and the ability to bring together the appropriate hardware and software into a complete test solution is essential.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can go beyond simply writing tests. You should be comfortable sitting down with engineers, whiteboarding the proposed system, defining the requirements, specifying the hardware and then helping to build the complete solution. You should be able to combine strong LabVIEW/TestStand (or equivalent packages) development skills with practical experience of test and measurement systems and the ability to define and specify the hardware required to deliver an ATE. Working collaboratively with the rest of the engineering team to develop an effective system.

The ideal person will be someone who can own the test system from requirements and architecture through to hardware selection, integration, and software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new automated test systems from a clean slate, rather than inheriting an established technology stack.
• Work closely with engineers to understand testing requirements and define the overall test system.
• Translate requirements into appropriate test equipment, instrumentation and system architecture.
• Specify and select test hardware based on the requirements of the system together with the wider engineering team.
• Design and build complete ATE and test stand solutions using commercially available, off-the-shelf equipment wherever possible.
• Develop test systems for lighting controllers using a rack-based ATE approach.
• Document system requirements, design decisions and test system configurations.
• Build and integrate test and measurement equipment into robust, maintainable test systems.
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams throughout the definition, design and development of the test system.
• Take ownership of the system design and be confident leading technical discussions around requirements, hardware and overall test architecture.
• Help move away from ageing, fragile production test systems towards more maintainable solutions.

Technical Requirements

• Strong experience developing automated test systems using LabVIEW and/or TestStand (or other equivalent systems and packages).
• Experience with test and measurement equipment and integrating hardware into automated test systems and defining and specifying test hardware, rather than solely developing test software.
• Experience building or working with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and/or test stands and the ability to understand testing requirements and determine the appropriate hardware and equipment needed to deliver the solution.
• Experience with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) test and measurement equipment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with technologies such as NI PXI would be valuable.
• LabVIEW CVI or equivalent experience is also relevant.
• A strong preference for maintainable, commercially available solutions rather than bespoke systems developed from scratch.
• Deep hardware engineering knowledge is not required, but you must be comfortable working with test hardware and measurement equipment