Senior Test Engineer in Basildon, Essex

Senior Test Engineer

Basildon

6-month contract

Paying up to £60p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance (SC Clearance)

Overview: As a Senior Test Engineer, you will support the design, development, and ongoing support of electro-optical test equipment and test processes for a range of Precision Guidance products - from early development through to production.

Responsibilities:

• Interpreting product-level test requirements to support the definition and implementation of test strategies and systems
• Supporting the design and commissioning of test systems used in development and production
• Participating in the integration, verification, and validation of test solutions
• Performing hands-on laboratory testing and measurement using electro-optical instrumentation
• Writing and reviewing technical documentation including test procedures and user instructions
• Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, optical and systems engineers) to ensure successful product and test system delivery

Essential Skills & Experience

• HND or higher qualification in System, Electrical, Electronic, or related engineering discipline
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical testing, Electro-optics, Environmental testing, acoustic testing
• Practical experience with lab-based testing, diagnostics, and measurement
• Good understanding of test instrumentation and data analysis
• Experience with test software tools (e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB or similar)
• Soldering Experience - Desirable
• Knowledge of mechanical design and STTE.
• Understanding and Knowledge of using industry-standard ECAD tools
• Awareness of environmental effects on hardware performance