Job Description
Your experience in hardware testing can help protect national security.
Want to know how?
As a hardware test engineer, you already know how important it is that products work as they’re designed to and meet the needs of the customer. Now imagine that product is used by the UK government to help keep our country safe. Your role doesn’t get much more vital than that.
You’ll work with development and engineering teams and be proactive in addressing problems early. You’ll design and perform vital lab-based development testing to ensure our products meet agreed specification, performance, safety and reliability criteria.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of technologies and technical capabilities at various stages in the life cycle and have a hand in defining test approach for the organisation.
Analogue and digital communications, IT and networking components, PCBs, modules, sub-systems or complete systems; our products range from the bespoke, one-of-a-kind to repeat builds incorporating commercial-off-the-shelf elements.
You’ll be able to contribute to best practice within our test community, working on future technology to ensure our capability and equipment keeps ahead of emerging trends.
Through our test community, you’ll be able to access coaching and mentoring from experienced engineers across our business, ensuring your career growth and professional development.
You’ll receive ongoing guidance throughout your career with us, not only training, but also by being part of a supportive team.
More About You
To apply for this role, you will already have:
* A relevant scientific qualification OR experience in at least two of the following disciplines:
o Audio and Acoustics
o RF
o Telecommunications systems including PSTN and ISDN
o Cellular & Wireless systems such as GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
o Satellite Communication systems
o Video systems
o Intruder Detection Systems
* Ability to perform and interpret technical measurements in a laboratory environment, including familiarity and use of at least one of the following common laboratory instruments:
o Voltmeters and Ammeters
o Oscilloscopes
o Audio generators and Analysers
o RF signal generators
o Spectrum and Network Analysers
o Software Defined Radios
To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you also have:
* Familiarity with automated test environments such as LabVIEW or similar
* Familiarity with software languages, such as Python
* Knowledge of Global Satellite Navigation Systems such as GPS, Galileo or GLONASS
* Ability to understand circuit schematics
* Ability to work within Agile development methodologies
Your Personal Skills
You will be the type of person who:
* Has a critical thinking and methodical mindset.
* Has the desire to help to improve testing practices within your team and the wider testing profession.
* Has the drive to continuously improve your own knowledge and skills.
* Enjoys working with complex systems and has a keen eye for detail.
* Is passionate about technology and the latest technological trends.
* Can communicate with colleagues at all levels, across multiple disciplines.
Putting your skills to use
Using your diverse range of skills within a development team, you will:
* Assist with preparation of verification test specifications in conjunction with the design teams.
* Assess hardware products and systems, including interfacing with customer systems.
* Derisk products and developments by providing analysis and opinion both whilst in development verification and during validation.
* Perform detailed manual tests and measurements as defined in strategies, procedures and specifications on both prototypes (to aid and inform the design phase) as well as performing and recording formal tests on representative final designs.
* Assist in preparation of physical test jigs and harnesses to facilitate the required tests and measurements.
* Assist in preparation and running of automated test scripts and routines.
* Document/record results in accordance with our latest data management and development policies and methodologies.
What we Offer
Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you:
1. A positive, collaborative and inclusive work environment.
2. 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
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