Job Title: | Test Systems Engineer | Vacancy Ref No: | 2761408
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Location: | Portsmouth | Date Required: | ASAP | Security Clearance: | BPSS |
Contract Duration: 12 Months | Contractor Hourly Rates: £48.00 Umbrella £36.28 PAYE £42.48 Deemed Limited | Basic Hours: 37 | |||
Job profile
A vacancy has arisen within the Communication Processor Group for a Test Systems Engineer with Airbus Defence and Space based in Portsmouth.
The successful candidate will be supporting the design & delivery of test solutions to satisfy project requirements and to provide support during the execution of the project production phase.
In particular, the Test Systems Engineer supports the Lead Test System Engineers in providing the solution design and delivery encompassing:
-Hardware
-Software
-System Build & Integration
-Validation
Leading to the successful delivery of the Test Solution as required for the specific Project Campaign.
The Test Systems Engineer also supports the production of the test solution documentation and formal reviews with Projects.
Tasks & Accountabilities
The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
Design, Integration, Validation and Documentation of RF Test Systems solutions; this role shall 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.
Liaise with Project Responsible Engineer to achieve successful project milestone reviews with associated document inputs.
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.
Required Skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Experience:
Previous experience of the complete Test System Development Cycle and Test Philosophies
Previous Experience demonstrating the ability to interpret test requirements through to test system design, development, delivery and support 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 RF Amplifiers & Converters
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 & Result analysis
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
Reporting To
RF Test Systems Team Leader within the Communication Products Group.
Skills/Experience Required
Essential: HND in Electronic Engineering with relevant similar industry experience.
Desirable: Graduate in Electrical / RF Engineering; Aerospace; Electrical manufacture and design.
Target Industries
Space
Aerospace
MOD
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday days - Available to work 'on-call' and weekends as required
Base of Work
Candidates must be able to work on site full time when required
Interview Process
One stage interview - virtual
Clearance
The successful candidate will be required to apply for and receive a basic disclosure certificate prior to commencement of the contract.
Applications are via - https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record - at a fee of £23 which will need to be paid by card in full at the end of the application process. The cost of the application is only recoverable from the client once the contractor has started and that recovery of costs is via the expense process.
The successful candidate will be required to pass BPSS security clearance before confirmation of contract offer.
IR35 regulations
A CEST assessment has been carried out for this role and it has been deemed Inside Scope of IR35
A further CEST assessment taking in to account individual contract details will be carried out should a successful candidate choose to operate as Deemed LTD.
IF INTERESTED THEN PLEASE FOWARD ME YOUR CV or call me on 07909406671 to discuss the opportunity.
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