Principal Test Development Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Principal Test Development Engineer to join its specialist engineering team in Ashford. The role supports the development and manufacture of advanced unmanned aerial and surface target systems used for weapons testing, evaluation and operator training internationally.

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Key Responsibilities:

Maintaining and enhancing NI-based Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems
Leading the design, development and verification of automated test solutions using TestStand, LabVIEW and FlexStand
Designing test fixtures and commissioning new test capabilities for products and subsystems
Working with engineering teams to incorporate Design for Test (DFT) principles into new product development
Supporting production-critical test equipment and resolving technical issues
Developing documentation, processes and future test strategies for production and new product introduction
Providing technical leadership, mentoring and support to engineers within the test function

Job Requirements:

Strong hands-on experience with TestStand and automated functional test systems
Experience developing automated test solutions using LabVIEW
Background in Automated Test Equipment design, support or test development
Good electronics engineering knowledge, including the ability to interpret schematics
Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
Proficiency with test instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators and data acquisition equipment
Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Certified TestStand Developer or Certified TestStand Architect status would be advantageous

Additional Information:

Permanent position based in Ashford
37-hour working week with flexible working hours
Minimum average site attendance of five days per week
Early finish at 13:30 on Fridays
Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Test Development Engineer to provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on with complex electronic and software-based test solutions within a highly specialised defence environment. xwzovoh Apply now to take the next step in this permanent engineering role.