Test Equipment Design Engineer

A Defence & Missile client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are currently seeking an experienced Test Architect to join their team in Stevenage. The selected Candidate will be responsible for defining and managing the requirements for Test Equipment and Test Specifications. This crucial role requires someone with a robust skill set and attention to detail.

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 ideal candidate should have a wide-ranging technical background covering system-level to component-level expertise in disciplines such as EMC, RF, Digital and analogue, Video, and Power supplies. They should be able to resolve complex technical problems using structured problem-solving techniques and contribute to maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures. The candidate should also possess excellent communication skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with multidisciplinary teams. They should collaborate closely with managers to drive team improvements and work across multiple projects to develop solutions for products at different stages of maturity, including prototyping, production, and end-user equipment.

"Please Note: 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 in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.