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
More information
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).
How to apply
Apply now if you’re seeking a new challenge as an accomplished Test and Acceptance Engineer or call/message Ian on 07734 406 996.
