Test Equipment Design Engineer

The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, are looking for an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join Europe's number one missile system provider. Essentially would develop and design the Test Equipment solutions for the next generation of weapons with drive and enthusiasm based in Stevenage.

As a Test Equipment Design Engineer, the successful candidate would support the day-to-day running of Test Equipment product support activities. Plus, complete management of the technical change through the engineering change process.

What you'll get to do as a Test Equipment Design Engineer:

• Solve potentially complex technical problems through structured problem-solving techniques from the cradle to the grave.
• Wide-ranging technical background with exposure from system level down to a component level within numerous technical disciplines, including EMC, RF, Digital & Analogue, Video and Power supplies.
• Take an active role in maintaining and modifying relevant engineering processes and procedures.
• Operate closely with managers to develop team improvements.
• Perform across multiple projects and develop solutions for products at differing stages of maturity, including prototyping, production, and end-user equipment.
• Excellent communication skills are required to create and maintain working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams.

What we're looking for:

• Excellent understanding of Digital and Analogue Electronics (new and old)
• Wiring diagrams and schedules - Microsoft products
• Good understanding of Instrument communication systems (GPIB /Lan / BCD) - Power control, power switching and supply regulation from DC to 3 phase - Interlock and safety-related circuits on mechanical and electrical machines and safe working with low to medium power RF signals.
• Essential Understanding: RF measurement techniques and equipment - Boundary scan (JTAG) test, diagnostics, and programming - Firmware coding.
• Related competence in one or more of the following: The use of CAE Design tools - Negotiation of subsystem requirements with the systems teams - Writing Subsystem Requirements and associated documents - Ability to provide concise and accurate reports and presentations
• Experienced Engineer in the design, integration, and validation of test solutions for electronic / electro-mechanical equipment and systems

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.