This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week or part-time with a minimum coverage of 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Flexible or compressed working hours are available.
This role is based in the office.
Your work in testing electronics can help protect national security.
Want to know how?
As an engineer, you understand the importance of products functioning as designed and meeting customer needs. Imagine that your product is used by the UK government to help keep the country safe. Your role is crucial in this context.
You will engage with end users to understand their requirements, develop appropriate test solutions, conduct lab tests and real-world trials, and ensure product reliability when needed. You will document results, capture product behavior, and provide updates to stakeholders. Your work culminates in technical reports critical for product deployment decisions.
You will work across technologies such as RF, cellular, GPS, tracking, audio, and video systems at various lifecycle stages. You will also help define evaluation approaches. Be prepared at times to lift heavy equipment up to 25kg, which is manageable with two people.
Your career development will be supported through coaching, mentoring, training courses, and accreditation.
More About You
To apply, you should have:
* An HND or equivalent experience in Electronics/Communications engineering or related field.
* Experience in electronics testing and measurements.
* Experience in documenting test results and procedures.
* A full UK driving license.
Beneficial but not essential skills include:
* Experience with RF systems and antennas, cellular & wireless tech (5G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), GPS, or audio/video tech.
* Developing test plans or conducting user trials.
* Technical report writing.
* Guiding or training less experienced engineers.
Your Personal Skills
You should be able to:
* Apply sound engineering methodologies.
* Build professional relationships.
* Communicate clearly and engagingly.
* Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.
* Reassess workloads promptly in changing situations.
* Recognize your skills gaps and strengths.
* Encourage ideas and experimentation.
* Promote inclusion and equality.
Applying Your Skills
Within the Electronics Test team, you will:
* Evaluate product suitability.
* Understand customer needs.
* Develop test strategies.
* Conduct verification and validation.
* Perform field trials.
* Produce clear, accurate technical reports.
* Manage customer and supplier relationships.
What We Offer
Our benefits include:
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
* 8 Bank Holidays plus additional leave days.
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
* Training opportunities, from internal courses to degrees.
* Alpha pension scheme.
* Sports & Social Society activities.
* On-site nursery (subject to availability).
* Charity leave days.
* Free parking and 24/7 gym access.
* Relocation loans.
* Inclusive environment with affinity groups.
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