Our client, a leading defence and security company, is seeking an experienced Integration & Systems Validation Engineer - Actuators to join their newly established ISV team. This team is dedicated to proving Actuator products in extreme environmental and electro-magnetic conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Actuator under test, ensuring timely availability and logistics of all hardware, software, and test equipment needed.
* Design bespoke test setups, specifying necessary instrumentation and stimuli to accurately capture data during trials.
* Lead trials readiness reviews, ensuring all test hardware, software, and facilities are prepared and all safety aspects are assessed and documented.
* Support the physical test setup and work-up in specialised facilities such as temperature and shaker chambers, and EMC anechoic and reverberation chambers.
* Produce accurate logs of all trial activities and raise issues in a timely and detailed manner.
* Meticulously analyse trial data to verify that the actuator meets its stringent requirements.
* Author comprehensive trial conduct reports to support the product's development and certification.
* Provide critical data and reports to support the formal certification of actuator products for use.
* Act as the primary interface with facility personnel and wider project stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and coordination throughout trials.
* Manage a small team of talented ISV engineers as the team grows, developing their skills and driving results.
Job Requirements:
* Hands-on engineer with a passion for testing systems.
* Dynamic and proactive individual who can manage their workload.
* Strong understanding of engineering principles across mechanical, electrical, and radio-frequency domains. Experience in environmental or EMC trials is highly advantageous.
* Keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to planning, executing, and documenting technical activities.
* Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with technical experts, facility personnel, and management.
* Confidence in processing, analysing, and reporting on complex technical data.
* Inquisitive nature and a creative approach to problem-solving in complex and challenging scenarios.
* Growth mindset with the ability to shape, improve, and progress test and proving approaches and methodologies.
Benefits:
* Up to £2,500 company bonus based on performance
* Maximum total pension contribution of up to 14%
* Opportunity for paid overtime
* Up to 15 additional Flexi Leave days
* Flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
* Healthcare Cash Plan for reclaiming everyday healthcare expenses
If you are a practically minded engineer looking for a challenging opportunity to grow within a dynamic team and shape the future of actuator systems proving, we encourage you to apply now.
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