Guidant Global has partnered with a highly reputable Ministry of Defence organisation in the UK, and our client is seeking a proficient Development and Production Test Engineer with expertise in Electronic/Electrical engineering. The role will entail technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub-systems in production and development tests and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and subsystem levels.
What we're looking for:
- The ideal candidate should possess an HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualification or an equivalent degree and substantial experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacturing and testing.
- Measurement and testing principles, along with the use of necessary equipment, is an asset.
- Knowledge of the customary CADMID product lifecycle pertaining to test equipment is deemed advantageous.
- RF and microwave technology would be highly beneficial, particularly at the subsystem level.
- Environmental testing, which includes ESS (Environmental Stress Screening), would be considered beneficial for this role.
- Electronic Component level fault finding
- High Voltage training/awareness
- SAP and MS Office Skills
- Manual handling and ESD training.
- Medical requirements
- None: Health surveillance requirements
What you'll get to do as a Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronic/Electrical:
- 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 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.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
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 site 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 (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.