Equipment proving Engineer (RF)

Akkodis; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Equipment Proving Engineer for a long-term contract in Stevenage. The role involves programming, constructing test rigs, and ensuring equipment verification through meticulous testing and data analysis. Candidates should possess skills in MATLAB and experience in RF testing, with an emphasis on documenting and improving testing processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink test harness coding.
• Proficient in developing verification processes.
• Exposure to RF testing equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers to translate requirements into tests.
• Develop automated testing frameworks.
• Conduct proving activities to verify equipment performance.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Equipment module testing

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Tools

MS Office

Jira

SAP

DOORS NG

Job description

An Equipment Proving Engineer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage.

Skillset/experience required:

• MATLAB/Simulink test harness code writing or programming with good structured techniques
• Equipment module bench rig construction with test equipment and computer driven test scenarios using MATLAB or other programming languages
• Interpretation of equipment requirements
• Synthetic data and signal injection
• Proficient in MS Office, writing procedures, diagrams, plans and documenting code & test set ups

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with systems and RF design engineers to understand functional and performance requirements before translating them into a suitable test approach
• Develop MATLAB code or other preferred options, to automatically characterise & verify Equipment Under Test
• Development of bespoke test tools, including hardware rigs and automated test frameworks.
• Develop and maintain verification procedures, test cases, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with systems, software, hardware, and firmware teams.
• Conduct proving activities in a laboratory environment to characterise & verify equipment performance and functions.
• Analyse and interpret test data, investigating anomalies and working with design teams to identify root causes.
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically robust evidence to support equipment design verification.
• Support design reviews and stakeholder engagements with test findings and technical insight.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of proving processes, tools, and methods.
• Contribute to the design of equipment through reviews and interactions with the teams and stakeholders

Experience Advantageous & Developed in the Role

• Use of Radio Frequency (RF) based lab test-equipment
• Understanding and interpretation of Functional Interface Descriptions
• Integration activities: Testing with multiple equipment modules
• Environmental chamber testing (including electromagnetic compatibility, thermal)
• Ability to read system schematics, electrical diagrams & equipment circuit diagrams
• Developing tests that exercise as much of the Hardware, Software and Firmware as possible
• Familiarity with tools such as SAP, PLM/Windchill, DOORS NG/ETM, Rhapsody, Jira
• Awareness of Model-Based System Engineering, the processes and methods, including requirements, modelling, and simulation, and how they relate to integration and verification methods

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

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