Test Development Engineer - Electronics

ZipRecruiter; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and military products seeks a skilled engineer to design and develop software and hardware for testing. The role involves strategic planning, coordination, and problem-solving in a hybrid work environment, offering excellent development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Exceptional Benefits

Bonuses

Employee Support Assistance

Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven software programming skills, including commissioning and validation.
• Strong electronics hardware engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic goals for Electronics Test platforms.
• Coordinate with management to support planning and commissioning.
• Fault find on test systems and support resolution of issues.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Abilities

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Electronics Test Equipment

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will achieve the introduction of new equipment, and design and develop software and hardware required for testing aerospace and military products. This work covers all aspects of test development, from software/hardware design based on requirements definition, to integration testing, test process validation, operator training, and liaising with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and you'll be welcomed into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We listen first, embrace feedback, and act with integrity. We invest in your continuous learning and development, providing a wide range of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits, including bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility to balance time between the office, home, or other remote locations, with specific attendance requirements based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in developing long-term strategic goals for Electronics Test platforms and applications.
2. Coordinate with Electronics Test management and Project Engineers to support planning, building, and commissioning, ensuring equipment procurement aligns with business needs.
3. Review test requirements and define electrical, electronic, and software systems to meet current and future demands.
4. Fault find on test systems and support resolution of technical issues to meet test requirements.
5. Develop and document policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure controlled development of test platforms and applications.
6. Control hardware design of test systems, working internally and with external suppliers.
7. Develop, integrate, test, and control application test software.

Key Experiences and Qualifications

• Proven software programming skills, including commissioning and validation.
• Strong electronics hardware engineering background, preferably in a test environment working with electronics hardware, instrumentation, and software development.
• Working knowledge of electronics test equipment and instrumentation.
• Understanding of analogue/digital interfacing circuitry and methodologies, including multiplexers and switching.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.