Electronics Test Engineer Ref. 952 Do you have theskills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and makeyour application today. This role is available full-time for 37hours per week or part-time with a minimum coverage of 28 hours perweek Monday to Friday Flexible or compressed working hoursavailable This role is based in the office. Your work in testingelectronics can help protect national security. Want to know how?As an engineer, you know how important it is that products work asthey’re designed to and meet the needs of the customer. Now imaginethat product is used by the UK government to help keep our countrysafe. Your role doesn’t get much more vital than that. You’llengage with end users to understand their requirements to developappropriate test solutions, conduct a range of lab tests andreal-world trials, to assure them that your products will work whenthey need them to. Whilst progressing tests, you'll detail resultsand capture product behaviour, providing timely updates tostakeholders; this work culminates with your technical report,which is key to the assessment of whether your products are readyto be deployed. You’ll work across a broad range of technologies,including RF, cellular and GPS, and technical capabilities, such astracking, audio and video systems, at various stages in thelifecycle and have a hand in defining the evaluation approach forthe organisation. To facilitate this crucial work, you will attimes need to lift heavy test equipment of up to 25kg which ismanageable with two people lifting. Your development throughoutyour career will be supported through coaching and mentoring on thejob, as well as training courses and accreditation. More About YouTo apply for this role, you will already have: - - An HND orequivalent experience in Electronics/Communications engineering orrelated occupational. - Experience of performing electronics testsand measurements. - Experience of documenting test results andprocedures. - A full UK car driving licence. It would be beneficialif you also have one of the following (although these are notessential): - - Experience in any one of the following disciplines:- RF systems and antennas - Cellular & Wireless technology (5G,LTE, UMTS, GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) - Global Navigation SatelliteSystems (GPS, GLONASS or Galileo) - Audio and Video technology - -Experience of developing test plans or conducting user trials. -Experience of technical report writing. - Ability to provideguidance, coaching or training to support the development of lessexperienced engineers. Your Personal Skills You will be someonewho: - - Applies a sound engineering methodology to their work. -Establishes professional relationships with a range of colleagues.- Communicates in a straightforward, open and engaging manner,choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact. -Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently. - Anticipateschanges and acts promptly to reassess workloads and priorities whenthere are conflicting or urgent demands. - Identifies strengths andgaps in skills and knowledge for yourself. - Encouragesexperimentation and ideas for change from a wide range of sources.- Considers different individual needs, views and ideas,championing inclusion and equality of opportunity for all. Puttingyour skills to use Using your diverse range of skills within theElectronics Test team, you will: - - Evaluate products to determineif they are fit for their intended purpose. - Understand customerrequirements. - Develop appropriate test strategies. - Conductverification and validation tests. - Perform field trials inrepresentative environments. - Produce accurate and impartialtechnical reports in plain English. - Manage relationships withcustomers and commercial suppliers. What we offer Now that we’veexplained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we canoffer you: - - 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’service. - 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annualleave. - 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year). -Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for yourcontracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should berewarded for that. - Training. Lots and lots of training. This canbe anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learningdegree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to supportyou. - Pension. Our Pension scheme is Alpha. It’s competitive. -Sports & Social Society. Whether its classic cars or baking,golf or crafting, we have a society for you. - On site nursery(subject to availability). - 3 days paid leave a year to support aregistered charity of your choice. - Free parking. - Free onsitegym, open 24 hours a day. - Relocation Loan*. - Affinity Groups –whether you are a person with a disability, part of the LGBTQIA+community and/or from an ethnic minority. We provide an inclusiveenvironment and support for everyone.
