Test Engineer: Environmental

Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company? Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. Leonardo Southampton has a strong heritage in Infrared Detectors since the 1950s. Designed and built in the UK, Leonardo’s Detectors and thermal imaging sensors play a crucial role in providing visibility and situational awareness, no matter what the environmental conditions.

We have a position available for a Test Systems Engineer to conduct Environmental Testing on our range of Infrared Detectors and in addition to support the delivery of test solutions from early prototype development through to productionisation. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. This role would suit a candidate with experience in Environmental Testing or someone looking to grow their skills in this area.

Main Purpose of the Job

• To carry out various environmental tests such as thermal shock, humidity and temperature cycling amongst others.
• May require travel to our other sites across the UK to use their facilities, or outside of Leonardo at external test houses.
• Support the design, development and through-life support of electro-optical test equipment and test processes for the company’s range of Infrared Detectors, from initial product development through to volume production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpretation of qualification and mechanical verification test plans in order to define a test strategy and plan.
• Generate work packages and estimate the cost to deliver said plan, including identification and engagement with internal and external suppliers.
• Deliver the work packages to time and budget.
• Be proactive to progress parts through the different test stages.
• Ensure all Environmental Tests are carried out to the required National and International standards as appropriate.
• Accurately and impartially observe, record and report on test activities.
• Maintain a safe working environment during all work activities and contribute to the identification of process improvement opportunities.
• Develop bespoke solutions to provide the test requirements for the test plan.
• Verify new test jigs, perform vibration analysis and resonance searches.
• Programme chambers and shaker systems, verify new test profiles.
• Identify, procure, install and commission new test capability when required.
• Preparation of technical documentation including user instructions.

Key Skills and Experience required

• Essential HNC/HND or higher or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, e.g. Physics, Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to validate and qualify new electro-mechanical designs under different environmental conditions.
• Ability to assimilate and apply technical information to design tasks and to problem solving.
• Experience of use of environmental test equipment, e.g. shakers, shock testers, environmental chambers etc.
• Demonstrate evidence of good organisation, planning and execution of work.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work closely in a team with other engineering and science disciplines.
• Good Communication and customer liaison skills.
• Careful Measurement and analytical skillset.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the requirements of UKAS and ISO17025.
• Experience of one or more of the following areas: Electrical test, Electro-optics.
• Practical ‘hands on’ laboratory test, diagnostic and measurement experience, including electro-optical instrumentation.
• Experience of mechanical design.
• Detailed understanding of vibration control systems and laser vibrometry.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.

Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.

Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning.

Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK. At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location: GB - Southampton

Contract Type: Hybrid Working: Hybrid