Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hackajob Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design and management of complex test solutions for cutting-edge technology.
  • Company: Join Leonardo, a leader in aerospace and defence innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities to work on impactful projects.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology, ensuring safety and performance in defence systems.
  • Qualifications: Experience in designing test solutions and knowledge of electronic technologies required.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role.

Salary: £53,260 to £71,400. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your Impact

The Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) currently installed on the Eurofighter Typhoon provides protection against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats by monitoring and proactively responding to the operational environment. Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Test Solutions Engineer to join this exciting project and to support the Engineering Management of Test Solutions.

As the Principal Engineer for the subcontract of complex Microwave test solutions, the Principal Test Solutions Engineer will need to be a talented and experienced Engineer, familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally RF, Digital and analogue based) Test Solutions.

What you will do:

  • Create and capture requirements for Test Equipment Requirement Specifications (TERS)
  • Lead in subcontracting complex test solutions to the supply chain
  • Manage the relationships between LEUK and 3rd party suppliers
  • Ensure effective implementation of the company's Life-cycle design reviews
  • Management of the Engineering technical quality, schedule and budget
  • Support the management of Suppliers and project Make/Buy decisions as required
  • Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies e.g. with test solutions or obsolescence
  • Ensure that the design rationale is documented where change is required
  • Input to Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards
  • Concession management - ensuring effective closure plans are in place and enacted

What you'll bring:

  • Hands-on experience of designing complex Test Solutions for the full life cycle
  • Good understanding of a range of electronic technologies from dc to light or a good understanding of Systems/Software engineering lifecycle
  • Experience of working with external suppliers and outsourcing complex work packages
  • Extensive knowledge in NI LabVIEW

Principal Test Solutions Engineer employer: Hackajob Ltd

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Hackajob Ltd

Contact Details:

Hackajob Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Test Equipment Requirement Specifications (TERS)
Complex Microwave Test Solutions
RF Engineering
Digital Engineering
Analogue Engineering
Life-cycle Design Reviews
Supplier Management