Senior Product Verification & Test Engineer

Spirent; Paignton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Paignton is seeking a Senior Product Verification and Test Engineer to focus on test verification and automation for positioning test solutions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, experience in product testing, and programming skills in LabVIEW and Python. This role supports cutting-edge technologies and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Product Verification and Test environment.
• Extensive experience in programming/design/scripting languages.
• Skilled level of MS Office applications.

Skills

Programming in LabVIEW

Programming in Python

Experience with RF lab test equipment

Troubleshooting technical issues

Excellent interpersonal communication

Education

BA, BEng or HND in Engineering

Tools

Git/Git Hub

Matlab

Job description

Overview

In the role of Senior Product Verification and Test ('PVT') Engineer you will be a member of the Engineering team focusing on test verification and automation of both current and next generation Positioning test solutions.

As part of Spirent Communications, our Positioning Technologies business unit is where the world's leading companies turn when they need to accelerate their time-to-market for next-generation navigation and communication systems. In fact, every significant industry test in the last six years for devices deployed on land, at sea, in the air and in space, has used Spirent\'s test systems as the benchmark. We are continually recognised by customers, industry, press, and technology associations for our innovative thinking and our ground-breaking products. The navigation and communications market has untapped potential. The boundaries of how fast, far, and accurately voice and data can be transmitted have yet to be reached, or even defined. Spirent solutions are paving the way for tomorrow\'s communications.

Spirent Positioning Technology designs, manufactures and supplies advanced satellite navigation test and simulation systems, many of which comprise radio frequency signal generators plus computer systems running complex application software; all designed in-house.

About Spirent Communications

Spirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.

We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles and beyond. From testing in the lab to testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.

Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow!

Spirent is its people. When you join the Spirent team, you will join forces and work alongside some of the industry\'s most passionate subject matter experts. In an environment of innovation, you will find a place where you can grow, think, explore, create, and make change happen.

At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever-changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behaviour of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.

Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to perform, grow, and contribute – with the confidence to be yourself. And to support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to creating the right work and life balance experience!

Join Spirent and together let’s shape tomorrow!

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• BA, BEng or HND in appropriate Engineering discipline.
• Experience in a Product Verification and Test environment.
• Extensive experience in programming/design/scripting languages including LabVIEW and or Python with Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Experience in using RF lab test equipment, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes and power meters etc.
• Knowledge of phase modulation (BPSK, QPSK, etc.), spread spectrum, signal detection, signal and interference analysis, baseband filtering, data formatting, etc.
• Experienced in automation using engineering test equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot technical issues and find solutions to complex problems.
• Skilled level of MS Office applications.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of digital communications, RF system analysis, FEC coding, and communications engineering.
• Demonstrable technical understanding of GNSS and related technology.
• Git/Git Hub experience.
• Pytest Experience.
• Matlab Experience.

Job Behaviours

• Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, presentation and analytical skills.
• The ability to work on own initiative with limited day-to-day instruction.
• Team player with a highly collaborative and positive attitude.
• Eager to learn new technologies, self-motivated, energetic approach.
• Seeks and uses feedback to develop and improve.
• Takes ownership and responsibility of work activities.
• Identifies and implements/communicates opportunities for change.
• Inspire, enable and empower those that you come into contact with.