| Location: Essex | Salary: Negotiable |
| Sector: Defence, Nuclear, Engineering | Specialism: |
| Type: Permanent | Contact: Lilli Lacey |
Test Engineer
Permanent
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Test Engineer needed for a highly reputable defence and aerospace organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team of multi-disciplinary engineers delivering critical test & evaluation of defence munitions through the application of vibration, shock, climatic & radiography test programs. You will be an integral part of the team at the Environmental Test Centre (ETC).
You will work within a team of Engineers, assessing asset performance within the demanding environments that the systems will be subjected to throughout their operational life, simulating some of the most challenging environments in the world to ensure that the systems are ultimately safe and suitable for service.
The specific job description of the Test Engineer:
The Test Engineer will:
- Work with the team to design trials in accordance with customer requirements.
- To lead complex trials including the direction of others, associated with conducting environmental testing of test assets, and all supporting activities.
- Report progress to the planning office and provide solutions to enable the generation of recovery plans where required and attend customer progress meetings.
- Carryout documentation reviews, data processing, reporting and conduct quality checks on work produced against customer specifications and QinetiQ's standards before issue.
- Support the Trials Team Leads in the management and development of the capability at the Environmental Test Centre as required
The skills required as Test Engineer:
The Test Engineer will need:
- Have a Mechanical engineering background.
- HNC / HND in a relevant engineering or science subject or equivalent.
- Desirable would be previous practical experience of structures and analysis and an understanding of instrumentation and data analysis.
- UK Driving Licence
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Test Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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