On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Test Equipment Design Engineer on an initial 12-month contract. As the Test Equipment Design Engineer, you will be developing and designing Test Equipment solutions for the next generation of defence products.

Role: Test Equipment Design Engineer

Pay: Competitive Package

Location: Stevenage- Potential Hybrid working available

Contract: 12 Months contract

Hours: Monday- Friday, 35 Hours per week.

IR35 Status: Inside

Security Clearance: SC Clearance

Responsibilities:

To provide support in the day to day running of Test Equipment product support activities.It will require complete management of the technical change through the engineering change process.To solve potentially complex technical problems from cradle to grave through the use of structured problem-solving techniques.Wide ranging technical background with exposure from system level down to component level within numerous technical disciplines; including EMC, RF, Digital & Analogue, Video and Power supplies.Taking an active role in maintaining and modifying relevant engineering processes and procedures. Also working closely with managers to develop team improvements.Working across multiple projects and developing solutions for products at differing stages of maturity including prototyping, production, and end-user equipment.Excellent communication skills are required to create and maintain working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams.Skillset/experience required:

Excellent understanding of: Digital and Analogue Electronics (new and old) - Wiring diagrams and schedules - Microsoft products.Good understanding of: Instrument communication systems (GPIB /Lan / BCD) - Power control, power switching and supply regulation from DC to 3 phase - Interlock and safety related circuits on mechanical and electrical machines and safe working with low to medium power RF signals.Basic Understanding of: RF measurement techniques and equipment - Boundary scan (JTAG) test, diagnostics, and programming - Firmware coding.Related competence in one or more of the following: The use of CAE Design tools - Negotiation of subsystem requirements with the systems teams - Writing Subsystem Requirement and associated documents - Ability to provide succinct and accurate reports and presentationsExperienced Engineer in the design, integration, and validation of test solutions for electronic/electromechanical equipment and systems.