Systems Engineer (Automated Test Equipment)

Andy File Associates Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier test engineering firm in Chesterfield is seeking a Software Engineer to design bespoke solutions and interface with various components. The ideal candidate will possess strong LabVIEW skills and a background in systems engineering. This role offers a dynamic work environment with flexible hours and a solid benefits package, including a non-contributory health scheme and pension plan.

Benefits

Flexible home working

22 days holiday

Non-contributory health scheme

Pension scheme

Electric car scheme

Electric car charging

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW.
• Proven track record of systems engineering.
• Solid ability to work to tight timescales.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke software solutions.
• Interface with off-the-shelf components.
• Create system concepts and perform fault finding.

Skills

Team player

LabVIEW proficiency

Systems engineering experience

Communication skills

Self-management

Tools

National Instruments hardware

C/C++

Job description

Overview

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

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 client’s customers to benefit from our 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.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be tasked with taking engineering requirements from customers and designing bespoke software solutions that can 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 includes creating system concepts, bespoke software and fault finding, and providing software that enables our client’s customers to benefit from high quality engineered solutions that are delivered on time and in full. The role also requires self-motivation and a passion for engineering, with a focus on delivering projects on time and gaining experience in designing, developing, testing and commissioning a wide range of equipment.

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
• Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of GPIB, RS232, TCPIP, LXI
• Experience with National Instruments hardware including PXI and cRIO
• Experience using C/C++
• Previous experience of the aerospace and defence industry
• Proven track record of designing bespoke test equipment

Hours and Benefits

37.5 hours a week flexi time. Start anytime from 7am - 10am. 9am - 3pm on a Friday

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

To apply for the role

• Have nationality from a NATO member country. Right to work is not sufficient.
• Be capable of passing SC clearance