Development and Production Test Engineer
Contract 6-12 months

PAY: £23.00 - £26.98 PAYE or £32.00 - £36.00 Umbrella

We are seeking a Development and Production Test Engineer to join our client's technical manufacturing team for the testing of weapons sub-systems.

Role Responsibilities for the role:
, 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)
, 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.
Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity, you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.

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