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Test & Validation Engineer

Amsterdam
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Test & Validation Engineer Amsterdam, Netherlands
to €75,000 (includes holiday pay) + benefits
This role would suit a creative test engineer / validation engineer that is able to develop test methods and procedures from product requirements, execute the tests, and gather and interpret test data as part of a product validation and verification process.
The company designs and develops innovative fibreoptic sensing systems incorporating real-time signal processing and applies these technologies to a variety of applications (e.g. Sonar). This product is aligned to underwater security for the protection of naval assets. Hence candidates that have worked on the test and validation of military / defence systems and products would be preferred.
The role will require:

  • A strong practical and creative background – able to devise innovative ways of testing new products and features
  • Experience of working on defence / military systems (ideally maritime / submarine systems – e.g. sonar, etc)
  • Analytical, good at problem solving and with good communication skills
  • Excellent mechanical test skills (reliability testing, durability, environmental tests (e.g. NVH – noise, vibration, harshness). Acoustic testing would be of particular interest)
    Candidates may have worked on a various complex electromechanical systems (e.g. Industrial motors / servos / generators, pumps / actuators / hydraulics, robotics or automated systems, Complex mechatronic systems (e.g. assisted brakes, active suspension, power steering, etc), or even aero engines /gas turbines. However, the approach to test and validation and understanding military / defence test methodology is more important.
    The test engineer role would involve understanding product validation requirements, developing tests, test plans, and test equipment. You will also execute tests, capture data and interpret results. This may involve some analysis of data and producing reports and recommendations for product development. Candidates should be organised, able to manage their own time and be good at problem solving.
    Skills / Experience: Test & Development Engineer:
  • Ideally a degree or similar in a relevant subject (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, mechatronics, etc)
  • Ability to define, plan, implement and execute tests to aid product development
  • Experience of testing complex electromechanical systems is required
  • Experience of some / most of the following mechanical tests – reliability testing, durability, environmental tests (e.g. NVH – noise, vibration, harshness). Acoustic testing would be of particular interest.
  • The development of test requirements in conjunction with product requirements
  • Experience of failure resolution / problem solving using 8D processes or similar
  • Able to work effectively in a fast paced, small company environment in conjunction with design and development engineers
  • Good organisational, planning and communication skills
  • Experience with Python, Matlab and / or Labview would be useful
  • Experience of testing defence / military or other rugged systems (e.g. aerospace / avionics)
    The ideal candidate would be a degree qualified test & development engineer that has gained direct experience of the test / development of complex electromechanical systems used within defence / military applications (ideally marine / naval).
    Due to the hands-on nature of this role, the test & validation engineer opening is based on site in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Candidates will need to be able to obtain security clearance

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