Test Development Engineer

Defence; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Stevenage is seeking a Test Development Engineer to join their dynamic Test Equipment Design Team. This role involves contributing to the design and validation of test system hardware solutions, with the opportunity for leadership and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should be skilled in hardware design and possess strong documentation skills. The company offers competitive benefits including bonuses, enhanced parental leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus: Up to £2,500 based on performance

Pension: Up to 14% total contribution

Enhanced parental and shared parental leave

On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking

Training opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hardware design, integration, and validation.
• Some experience in Design Proving and performance testing.
• Experience in Environmental and EMC testing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design reviews and support the design process.
• Manage deliveries that contribute to overall solutions.
• Assist with integration and validation activities.

Skills

Skilled Hardware Design Engineers

Knowledge of test needs and techniques

Understanding of Design Proving

Understanding of Environmental and EMC testing

Strong document writing skills

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 is a secure site where SC clearance is needed.

Opportunity

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Good level of understanding with some experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development.
• 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 managing small packages of work is highly desirable.

Even if you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out and apply.

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 like subsidised meals and free parking.
• Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development.

Equal Opportunity

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