Development and Production Test Engineer

Job Title: Development and Production Test Engineer

Location: Stevenage (Onsite)

Rate: £26-£36 per hour Umbrella

Duration: 12months

Key skills: Development / Production / Test / Electronics / RF / Microwave Technology / High Voltage / CADMID

Clearance: SC is required for this opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Development and Production Test Engineer to join our team in Stevenage. This onsite role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you'll contribute to the testing and development of advanced technology systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for the manufacturing testing of weapon subsystems, including both production and development stages.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex weapon systems at both the system and subsystem levels.
• Offer Test Engineering support during the Design and Development phases, from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and Operations release.
• Ensure test facility introduction and maintain configuration control of equipment and facilities prior to use, including generating test specifications and operator instructions.
• Conduct testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies, with the capability to diagnose production test failures down to the circuit card and potentially component level.
• Identify and implement remedial and corrective actions promptly to support continued manufacturing in line with the program.
• Evaluate technical problems and develop proposals for test equipment investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements.
• Act as the Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings, ensuring efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action.

Key Skills and Experience:

• HNC/HND (Electronics) level qualification or equivalent, with substantial experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and testing.
• Significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment.
• Understanding of the CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.
• Knowledge of RF and microwave technology at the subsystem level would be an advantage.
• Experience with environmental testing, including ESS, is also advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to generate test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and organize work to prioritize and deliver multiple tasks against project objectives.
• High voltage training or awareness is required.
• Familiarity with SAP and strong MS Office skills are beneficial.

If you are a proactive and skilled Development and Production Test Engineer with a background in electronics and a passion for innovation, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our team.

***PLEASE NOTE***

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

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