Test & Acceptance Engineer
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Experience (5 years +) in performing test activities
- Specialism within an engineering discipline would be an advantage, i.e. electrical, mechanical, acoustic etc.
- Background in engineering, marine, aerospace, rail or nuclear discipline would be an advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of Engineering lifecycles and processes is desirable
- Experience in environmental testing would be an advantage but is not essential
- Understanding of electrical and/or mechanical testing is desirable
- Preferably have an understanding of military systems in particular maritime systems
- Must be capable of writing technical reports and have experience of writing independently and extracting information from technical experts
- Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or working to achieve membership is desirable
- Experience with Standards particularly Military biased Def. Stan, Mil-Spec etc. is preferable
- Experience with DOORS or DOORS NG would be an advantage
Key accountabilities may include
- Responsibilities vary greatly according to the size and type of project, but typically they will include:
- Lead test phases and events for given projects
- Create and develop test plans, procedures and schedules for verification of design testing
- Prepare and agree test activities working to budgets and timescales for given projects
- Undertake testing and implement test solutions including qualification work
- Support integration and Set To Work of the project
- Provide testing expertise where appropriate
- Analysis and evaluation of test evidence and interpretation of test data
- Writing of reports and test documentation
- Purpose of job To lead/perform test activities and produce test documentation on allocated projects in support of the project T&A Manager in order to test and qualify our innovative leading edge products for customer use.
- Reporting relationships Team Leader/Head of Engineering Integration/Head of Engineering Division
Location Winfrith
Key accountabilities may include (continued)
Ensure all test activities that are performed conform to external/internal requirements and necessary standards including Safety standards
Support the T&A Manager of the project including with bid activities
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).
Apply now if you’re seeking a new challenge as an accomplished Test and Acceptance Engineer or call/message Ian on 07734 406 996.
