Electronics Test Engineer

Electronics Test Engineer Ref. 952

This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week or part-time with a minimum coverage of 28 hours per week Monday to Friday
Flexible or compressed working hours available
This role is based in the office.

Your work in testing electronics can help protect national security.

Want to know how?

As an engineer, you know how important it is that products work as they’re designed to and meet the needs of the customer. Now imagine that product is used by the UK government to help keep our country safe. Your role doesn’t get much more vital than that. 

You’ll engage with end users to understand their requirements to develop appropriate test solutions, conduct a range of lab tests and real-world trials, to assure them that your products will work when they need them to. Whilst progressing tests, you'll detail results and capture product behaviour, providing timely updates to stakeholders; this work culminates with your technical report, which is key to the assessment of whether your products are ready to be deployed.

You’ll work across a broad range of technologies, including RF, cellular and GPS, and technical capabilities, such as tracking, audio and video systems, at various stages in the lifecycle and have a hand in defining the evaluation approach for the organisation. To facilitate this crucial work, you will at times need to lift heavy test equipment of up to 25kg which is manageable with two people lifting. 

Your development throughout your career will be supported through coaching and mentoring on the job, as well as training courses and accreditation. 

More About You

To apply for this role, you will already have:

• An HND or equivalent experience in Electronics/Communications engineering or related occupational.
• Experience of performing electronics tests and measurements.
• Experience of documenting test results and procedures.
• A full UK car driving licence.

It would be beneficial if you also have one of the following (although these are not essential):

• Experience in any one of the following disciplines:

- RF systems and antennas
- Cellular & Wireless technology (5G, LTE, UMTS, GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GPS, GLONASS or Galileo)
- Audio and Video technology

• Experience of developing test plans or conducting user trials. 
• Experience of technical report writing.
• Ability to provide guidance, coaching or training to support the development of less experienced engineers.

Your Personal Skills

You will be someone who:

• 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.
• Anticipates changes and acts promptly to reassess workloads and priorities when there are conflicting or urgent demands.
• Identifies strengths and gaps in skills and knowledge for yourself.
• Encourages experimentation 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.

Putting your skills to use

Using your diverse range of skills within the Electronics Test team, you will:

• Evaluate products to determine if they are fit for their intended purpose.
• Understand customer requirements.
• Develop appropriate test strategies.
• Conduct verification and validation tests.
• Perform field trials in representative environments.
• Produce accurate and impartial technical reports in plain English.
• Manage relationships with customers and commercial suppliers.

What we offer

Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave. 
• 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
• Training. Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
• 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 a registered charity of your choice.
• Free parking.
• Free onsite gym, 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 inclusive environment and support for everyone.