A vacancy has arisen within the Communication Processor Group for a Test Lead Engineer with Airbus Defence and Space based in Portsmouth.

In particular, the Test lead will support the Test System Engineer and Project manager in providing a Test System Solution.

The task is to deliver a new RF Test system and provide training to manufacturing test engineers encompassing:-

RF test development
Software validation
Support breadboard test
Training to manufacturing test

Also supports the production of the test solution documentation and formal reviews with Projects.

Job Profile

The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
Support the validation and documentation of an RF Test System, this role shall also include all efforts required to deliver the test & control solution, including all hardware aspects where applicable and coordination of these disciplines where appropriate.
Ensures that the developed solution is developed and produced within the relevant issued quality processes.
Responsible for maintaining the solution and for providing support through the project operations phase (with the support of the Test Operations organisation).
To provide responses/advice with respect to test hardware related occurrence reports and non-conformance raised.
Supports the weekly and monthly reporting to the project team and to the department management team

Skills/Experience Required

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Experience

Previous experience of Microwave test as a test lead in a production environment.
Previous experience of maintaining complex multi-faceted test & control solutions.
Proven track record of delivery OQOTOC

Job / Technical Knowledge

Knowledge of Hardware Products in particular Amplifiers & Converters operating at Microwave frequencies.
Knowledge of "S" parameters.
Applications: General Keysight equipment and measurement techniques for Network & Spectrum Analysis, Frequency Generation and Modulation, Power Supply control and provision of control signals.
Able to provide Test Reports.

Qualifications:

Essential: HNC in Electronic Engineering with relevant similar industry experience.

General

Ideally, you have good analytical skills and methodical approach to problem resolution and investigations. You have good communication and team working skills.

Able to present technical data to peers and project managers in a coherent manner.

Available to work on shift 06:00 -14:00 and 14:00 -22:00 as required

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