Systems Engineer

Andy File Associates Ltd; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading test engineering company as a Systems Engineer, where you'll design bespoke software solutions for high-tech manufacturers. This exciting role involves working with cutting-edge technology, developing automated test equipment, and collaborating with a dynamic engineering team. You'll have the opportunity to create innovative solutions that meet customer needs while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and excel in your career.

Benefits

Flexible Home working

22 days holiday

Non-contributory health scheme

Pension scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Electric Car Charging

Qualifications

• Proven track record in systems engineering and software development.
• Ability to create high-level system designs and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke software solutions based on engineering requirements.
• Interface with COTS components and custom designs.

Skills

Software design and development in LabVIEW

Automated test experience

System design and specification

Fault finding

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

C/C++

Job description

Systems Engineer (Automated Test Equipment)

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.

Salary Band: £30,000 to £40,000

Other Benefits:

• Flexible Home working
• 22 days holiday (includes 3 days factory closure between Christmas and New Year)
• Non-contributory health scheme
• Pension scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Electric Car Charging

Brief Job Description

This is your chance to work for the UKs premier test engineering company who supply cutting-edge test and measurement solutions to some of the world’s leading high-tech manufacturers. This role will report directly to the Engineering Leader and forms a key part of the Engineering Team.

The successful candidate will be tasked with taking engineering requirements from customers and designing bespoke software solutions that are able to be delivered within time and cost constraints. This will involve interfacing with both commercial off the shelf (COTS) components as well as custom designed interfaces, LabVIEW and other software programs. The role will involve the creation of system concepts, bespoke software and fault finding. This important role will provide an opportunity to design and engineer a wide range of bespoke products which allows our clients’ customers to benefit from their clients’ high quality engineered solutions that are consistently delivered on time, in full. Candidates must be self-motivated and have a passion for engineering, delivering projects on time and be keen to gain experience designing, developing, testing and commissioning a wide range of equipment.

Key requirements

• Software design and development in National Instruments LabVIEW (CLD+ preferred)
• Experience in automated test, measurement or control
• System design and specification
• Creation of top-level system drawings and diagrams
• System test and fault finding

Essential Criteria

• Team player with drive to progress to senior level
• Good knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW
• Proven track record of systems engineering
• Ability to create high level system level designs by specifying instrumentation and sensors
• Sociable style with good drive and dedication
• Good communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Motivation and a desire to contribute to a dynamic business
• Solid ability to work to tight timescales to deliver projects on time
• Able to interpret customer requirements
• Able to work within tight budget and timescales
• Able to self-manage to confidently achieve targets
• Able to work in a multi skilled design team

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of GPIB, RS232, TCPIP, LXI
• Experience using C/C++
• Previous experience of the aerospace and defense industry
• Proven track record of designing bespoke test equipment