Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronics

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills.

Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella)
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical Job Description:

Technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub-systems in production and development test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level.

• Provide Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations.
• Support Test Facility introduction and ensure that configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions.
• Support to testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies, with diagnosis of production test failures down to circuit card and potentially component level.
• Identification of remedial and corrective actions, in a timely manner allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme.
• Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for test equipment investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements.
• Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action. Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

Skills and Experience:

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  HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test.
  • A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment.
  • An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.
  • An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.
  • An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.
  • The ability to plan and organise own work in order to ensure multiple tasks can be prioritised and delivered against Project objectives.
  HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test.
  • A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment.
  • An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.
  • An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.
  • An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage.