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