World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills.Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella)Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical Job Description:Technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub-systems in production and development test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level.• Provide Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations.• Support Test Facility introduction and ensure that configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions.• Support to testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies, with diagnosis of production test failures down to circuit card and potentially component level.• Identification of remedial and corrective actions, in a timely manner allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme.• Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for test equipment investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements.• Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action. Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)Skills and Experience:

HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test.• A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment.• An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.• An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.• An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage.• Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.• The ability to plan and organise own work in order to ensure multiple tasks can be prioritised and delivered against Project objectives.HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test.• A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment.• An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.• An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.• An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage.

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