Senior Test Solutions Engineer - RF & Defence Systems

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Luton is seeking a Principal Test Solutions Engineer to lead the subcontracting of complex microwave test solutions and to support engineering management of test solutions across the lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on design experience of test equipment, strong knowledge of LabVIEW/TestStand, and proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and external suppliers with clear stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Design and implement complex test solutions across full life cycle.
• Good understanding of electronic technologies from DC to light and systems/software lifecycle.
• Experience working with external suppliers and outsourcing complex work packages.
• Extensive knowledge in NI LabVIEW & TestStand.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong schedule and budget control.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of engineering lifecycle and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and capture requirements for Test Equipment Requirement Specifications (TERS).
• Lead subcontracting of complex test solutions to the supply chain.
• Manage relationships between LEUK and 3rd party suppliers.
• Ensure effective implementation of Life-cycle design reviews.
• Manage engineering technical quality, schedule and budget.
• Support supplier management and Make/Buy decisions.
• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies for test solutions.
• Document design rationale where changes are required.
• Input to Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards.
• Concession management with closure plans.

Skills

Test Solutions design

Systems/Software lifecycle

External suppliers outsourcing

LabVIEW

TestStand

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd in Luton is seeking a Principal Test Solutions Engineer to lead the subcontracting of complex microwave test solutions and to support engineering management of test solutions across the lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on design experience of test equipment, strong knowledge of LabVIEW/TestStand, and proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and external suppliers with clear stakeholder communication.