Test Development Engineer

Matchtech; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm is seeking a Test Development Engineer to join their dynamic team in Stevenage. This role involves supporting the design, integration, and validation of test system hardware solutions, requiring strong hardware design and testing skills. The opportunity for flexible working exists, but engineers are expected to be on site most of the time. Benefits include performance-based bonuses and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Up to £2,500 bonus based on performance

Up to 14% pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

Subsidised meals and free parking

Career progression and skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hardware design and test system validation.
• Understanding of test needs and techniques in product development.
• Experience with design proving and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design reviews and answer manufacturing queries.
• Perform risk deduction activities and assist with validation.
• Lead work packages and manage deliveries to meet project goals.

Skills

Hardware Design Engineering

Test System Validation

Design Proving

Environmental Testing

Document Writing for Test Equipment

Job description

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their sole/primary nationality.

Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 4/5 days per week, and the site is secure requiring SC clearance.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team.

The Test Development Engineer will support the design process at all stages, including contribution to design reviews, answering manufacturing queries, performing risk deduction activities, ties, assisting with integration and validation activities, and reporting to the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager.

The Test Development Engineer will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work and manage deliveries that contribute to the overall solution.

This role operates in an international environment, presenting a fantastic opportunity to broaden your expertise and play a crucial role in the delivery of the client's products.

Skill and Experience

• Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions.
• Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development.
• A good level of understanding with some experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development.
• A good level of understanding with some experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
• Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the Defence or safety-regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.
• Experience of managing small packages of work is highly desirable.

Company Benefits

• Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on performance). Up to 21% (based on performance).
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity and shared parental leave.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Facilities: On-site perks such as subsidised meals and free parking.
• Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development.

Company Details

The company is a multinational group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!

It’s no wonder they have been among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards, 2022, and most recently receiving three accreditation gold standard awards with Investors in People!

"Interesting work. Good work-life balance. Employees made to feel valued." Software Engineer, 5 Dec 2022.

"Promotes and believes in a good work / life balance interesting work on most programmes Encourages internal mobility. Offers good development / training opportunities." Principal Systems Engineer, 19 Dec 2022.

True advocates of ED&I as an Equal Opportunity Employer! With over 10 networking groups and communities across the business advocating equity, diversity and inclusion.

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