Test Equipment Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Test Equipment Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Stevenage. This role involves developing cutting-edge test equipment solutions for advanced missile systems, requiring a deep understanding of electronics and RF measurement techniques. The successful candidate will engage in solving complex technical challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the highest standards of product support and engineering excellence. With a commitment to training and development, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact defence engineering.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Coffee shop

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Extensive technical knowledge in electronics and RF systems.
• Experience in designing and validating test solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design test equipment solutions for missile systems.
• Solve complex technical problems and improve engineering processes.

Skills

Digital and Analogue Electronics

Wiring diagrams and schedules

Instrument communication systems (GPIB / Lan / BCD)

RF measurement techniques

CAE Design tools

Subsystem requirements negotiation

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAE Design software

Job description

Our client, a reputable Ministry of Defence partner in the UK, is seeking an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join their leading missile system provider in Stevenage.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and designing test equipment solutions for the next generation of weapons. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day Test Equipment product support activities and manage technical changes through the engineering change process.

What we're looking for:

• Strong understanding of Digital and Analogue Electronics
• Proficiency in creating wiring diagrams and schedules using Microsoft products
• Knowledge of instrument communication systems (GPIB / Lan / BCD), power control and switching, supply regulation, interlock and safety-related circuits, and safe handling of low to medium power RF signals
• Essential understanding of RF measurement techniques, boundary scan (JTAG) test, diagnostics, programming, and firmware coding
• Competence in CAE Design tools, negotiating subsystem requirements, writing subsystem requirements and associated documents, and delivering concise and accurate reports and presentations
• Experience in designing, integrating, and validating test solutions for electronic/electro-mechanical equipment and systems

What you'll get to do as a Test Equipment Design Engineer:

The chosen candidate will be responsible for solving complex technical problems, possess extensive technical knowledge and expertise in various disciplines, and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of engineering processes. They will work collaboratively with managers to develop solutions for products at different stages of maturity across multiple projects and must have excellent communication skills to establish and maintain relationships with multidisciplinary teams.

Important Note:

Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage, which plays a key part in missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links and amenities such as an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are provided to all employees.