Electronic Test Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading job recruitment platform is looking for an Electronic Test Development Engineer in Stevenage. This position requires expertise in hardware design and test system development with a hybrid work pattern of 50%. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in environmental and EMC testing, along with document writing. The role offers competitive pay between £40 to £50 per hour, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hardware design and test system development.
• Knowledge of product life cycle development techniques.
• Experience in performance testing and environmental qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and develop designs to meet quality standards.
• Define test approaches and identify process improvements.
• Manage budgets and lead team members.

Skills

Test Equipment Development

Electronic Design

Document Writing

Environmental Testing

EMC Testing

Job description

Overview

Electronic Test Development Engineer

Location: Stevenage

Security clearance: SC (Can Start on BPSS) – Not UKEO

Duration: 6+ Months

Work pattern: Hybrid 50/50 (2/3 days onsite)

Pay rate: £40 - £50 per hour (Pay To Umbrella Company, Inside IR35)

Skillset & Tools

Test Equipment Development, Electronic Design

Department overview

The Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability group is a function within the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx) in Electronic Engineering (EE) Directorate. The EE Directorate is part of the wider Operations Directorate and forms part of Greater Engineering (Engineering, Operations and Programmes Directorate).

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards.
• Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues.
• Carry out design appraisals to ensure all standards are maintained.
• Define & specify test approaches; identify potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes.
• Carry out team planning, risk management and quality activities in collaboration with the Engineering Project Manager.
• Produce documentation to support the in-service use of products.
• Support the identification of business opportunities and the preparation of bids.
• Manage assigned budgets and lead, develop and motivate team members.
• Report against work programmes.
• Make Engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility.
• Ensure team size & capability mix is optimised for successful delivery of work packages & projects.
• Support less experienced team members.
• Keep up to date in the relevant technical areas.

Skillset / Experience (Required)

• Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions.
• Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development.
• Experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development.
• Experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
• Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs.
• Experience of managing packages of work is highly desirable.