Test Engineer

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aerospace and Defence is seeking a Test Engineer in Edinburgh. The role involves testing and fault diagnosis of complex systems in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Candidates should have an HND or above in relevant engineering fields and be ready for flexible working hours, including shifts.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and part-time options

Free online courses via Coursera

Ongoing professional development support

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and flexi days

Qualifications

• HND or above in systems, electrical, RF engineering is required.
• Experience with focusing cameras/optics is advantageous.
• Understanding safety precautions when integrating devices.

Responsibilities

• Test & fault diagnosis of complex system level products.
• Collaborate with Systems and Electronics engineers.
• Maintain effective communication with Project, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Understanding of electrical motors

Knowledge of measurement and test principles

RF and Microwave technology understanding

Applying statistical process control

Experience working in clean rooms

Education

HND or above in systems, electrical, RF engineering

Job description

Leonardo, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Job Description

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Production Test Engineer to join our team. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Test & fault diagnosis of complex system level products and their associated sub-assemblies in a high technology aerospace & defence manufacturing environment.
• Carry out fault diagnosis to component level.
• RF testing.
• Identify and pursue solutions to shortcomings with respect to test equipment, test methods, and test documentation.
• Interpret and adhere to test specifications.
• Interpret technical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Electrical Safety Testing.
• Product Acceptance Testing.
• Vibration & Thermal testing.
• Maintain effective communication with Project, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Ensure standard handover procedures and effective communication across all products.
• Manage designated 5s areas according to sign-off sheets.
• Collaborate with Systems and Electronics engineers to solve integration problems on complex systems.
• Contribute to investigation and analysis of development methodologies and influence future development paths.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

• HND or above in systems, electrical, RF engineering.
• Understanding of electrical motors, gimbals, and their operation.
• Knowledge of measurement and test principles and equipment.
• RF and Microwave technology understanding at subsystem level is advantageous.
• Experience with focusing cameras/optics and their effect at system level.
• Understanding safety precautions when integrating or aligning electro-mechanical devices.
• Applying statistical process control (SPC) for fault/trend diagnosis.
• Experience working in clean rooms and understanding their importance to quality.

Additional Information

Shift work may be required, including night shifts.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. More info: UK Security Vetting Levels

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and part-time options.
• Flexible benefits for health, lifestyle, and wellbeing.
• Network groups.
• Free online courses via Coursera.
• Ongoing professional development support.
• Investors in People Gold Award.
• Confidential mental health support.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and flexi days.

For more info on benefits: Company Benefits

Location & Employment Details

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (In loco)

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing