A leading player in the defence and security technology sector is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join their Test Engineering Group. This position is ideal for someone with strong expertise in test systems and hardware development within military or avionics environments and who thrives in technically demanding projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the design and integration of advanced test systems contributing to the full lifecycle of test bench development from architectural design to qualification and maintenance support. This is a senior technical role requiring both hands-on engineering and leadership in a collaborative fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to project planning statements of work and labour estimations for test bench development projects
Derive lower-level hardware requirements for test benches
Perform high-level architectural design and detailed design and establish manufacturing baselines
Lead scheduling procurement and assembly processes
Coordinate mechanical design and assembly drawings
Oversee and participate in integration testing and qualification of test benches
Maintain documentation in line with development processes
Manage configuration and version control baselines
Provide fault-finding repair and maintenance support on test benches
Knowledge & Skills:
Proficiency with National Instruments and other general test equipment
Experience with MW and RF-related test equipment
Understanding of signal integrity concepts between test equipment and units under test
Strong background in electronic hardware design
Schematic capture and PCB layout experience is advantageous
C# development experience is beneficial
Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical teams
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a group-oriented development environment
Competencies:
Experience in engineering and testing procedures
Strong understanding of electronic circuits and equipment functions
Fault-finding and repair capabilities
Requirements analysis and writing skills
Test systems architectural and hardware design expertise
Digital and analogue electronic design experience
Proven technical leadership experience
Qualifications & Experience:
. (Electronics) or equivalent qualification
Minimum 5 years in test equipment and unit test integration
Minimum 10 years in test system development and electronic circuit design
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