Electronics Test Engineer

Our client, a leader in the defence industry, are looking for an Electronics Test Engineer to work on cutting edge equipment. 

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Production Manager.
Undertake test of electronic hardware in a low volume and prototyping manufacturing environment.
Undertake software and system integration test.
Operation of an environmental test chamber.
Create test procedures in consultation with design engineers.
Installation of operating systems (Linux and Windows).
Fault finding, debugging and resolution of issues.
Checking that all work meets quality and technical standards.
Occasional visits to customer sites to support equipment setting to work and field service.

Skills & Experience

Essential

HNC or equivalent in electronics (Studying towards is acceptable).
Also open to industrial placement year students as part of a degree in electronics or similar.
Ability to write comprehensive test plans and test procedures.
Computer Literate and competent with using Microsoft Word and Excel package.

Desirable 

Experience of both Windows and Linux operating systems.
Experience of software test.
An understanding of video, both analogue and digital formats.

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.
A desire to learn.
Have the ability to fit in and work well both in a team and in working autonomously when required.
Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage
Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail.
Be flexible, conscientious, and with a diligent attitude.
Have a resilient and adaptable approach at all times.

Work life balance:

37.5 hour working week
Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
28 days annual leave
Christmas closure
Holiday purchasing scheme

Benefits:

Group pension plan - matched contributions up to 5%
Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
Regular sports and social activities
Gym membership discounts
Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
Recruitment referral bonus scheme
Excellent learning & development opportunities
Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locationsRW