Position Available: Principal Hardware Test Engineer
Location:
Hertfordshire
Experience needed:
We're seeking a skilled test engineer with a strong background in electrical/electronic testing, new product introduction, and production test readiness within aerospace, defence, automotive, or complex manufacturing environments.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturing team as a Principal Test Engineer, influencing how production testing is delivered for future systems and sub-systems.
Within a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment, you will define test requirements and lead test readiness activities during prototype and initial development phases, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities with quality and cost considerations. This hands-on role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys cross-functional collaboration from early design to production.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Define and maintain test requirements for new electrical/electronic systems
2. Drive production test readiness and support functional/ESS testing of prototypes
3. Develop initial process flows and test architecture in collaboration with project teams
4. Create and manage Manufacturing Test Requirement Specifications (MTRS)
5. Provide input into Process FMEAs and ensure test mitigations are in place
6. Liaise with design and test equipment teams to develop and validate test solutions
7. Lead Production Readiness Reviews and Industrialisation Reviews for new products
8. Estimate testing effort and support validation of production costing metrics
9. Maintain test documentation and validation plans across systems and sub-systems
What we need from you:
1. Strong background in digital and analogue electronics testing within manufacturing
2. Solid understanding of electrical/electronic test principles and equipment
3. Experience in defining test strategies, processes, and validation documentation
4. Exposure to RF technology and systems-level functional testing is desirable
5. Experience in new product introduction and production test readiness is highly beneficial
If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, please apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!
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