Test Equipment Design Engineer

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary Competitive Market Rates (In IR35)
Reference 919-1_1713198654
Duration 12 Months
Work Type Office-based

Our client, a reputable Ministry of Defence partner in the UK, is seeking an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join their leading missile system provider in Stevenage. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and designing test equipment solutions for the next generation of weapons. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day Test Equipment product support activities and manage technical changes through the engineering change process.

What we're looking for:

  • Strong understanding of Digital and Analogue Electronics
  • Proficiency in creating wiring diagrams and schedules using Microsoft products
  • Knowledge of instrument communication systems (GPIB / Lan / BCD), power control and switching, supply regulation, interlock and safety-related circuits, and safe handling of low to medium power RF signals.
  • Essential understanding of RF measurement techniques, boundary scan (JTAG) test, diagnostics, programming, and firmware coding.
  • Competence in CAE Design tools, negotiating subsystem requirements, writing subsystem requirements and associated documents, and delivering concise and accurate reports and presentations.
  • Experience in designing, integrating, and validating test solutions for electronic/electro-mechanical equipment and systems.

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

The chosen candidate will be responsible for solving complex technical problems, possess extensive technical knowledge and expertise in various disciplines, and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of engineering processes. They will work collaboratively with managers to develop solutions for products at different stages of maturity across multiple projects and must have excellent communication skills to establish and maintain relationships with multidisciplinary teams.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client'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 their headquarters site 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.