At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct technical trials and tests for cutting-edge defence systems.
- Company: Leading name in the defence sector with exciting growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity to broaden skills across various test disciplines.
- Why this job: Join a critical phase of expansion and make a real impact in defence technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our client, a leading name in the defence sector, is looking for a Trials / Test Engineer to join their Integration and System Validation (ISV) team, supporting a major and growing complex weapons programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team at a critical and exciting phase of expansion.
The Role: As Trials Engineer, you'll carry out a range of technical, engineering and scientific activities, analysing, interpreting and evaluating technical information, concepts and ideas. Reporting to the Ground Trials Team Lead, you'll apply existing knowledge (or draw on input from senior team members) of Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives principles to contribute to the development and implementation of long-term system safety proving plans and test activities. You'll work closely with teams across the business as well as UK, French and Italian national authorities. There's also scope to broaden your experience into other test disciplines such as Electromagnetic Compatibility, Mechanical & Climatic, or Engine test. This role would suit an engineer with practical experience looking to build on existing skills - or develop new ones - on a high-profile, long-term programme with exposure to a wide range of technical disciplines and stakeholders.
What we're looking for:
- Essential:
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a wider specialist team
- Takes responsibility for the quality of work delivered
- Proactive in identifying improvements and proposing innovative solutions
- Strong communication skills, able to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Desirable (not essential):
- Experience of Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives trials and testing (e.g. mechanical/climatic, EMC, insensitive munitions, chemical analysis)
- Knowledge of military safety regulations, policies and standards (particularly Safety and Suitability for Service)
- Understanding of safety assessment processes and risk management approaches
- Practical mechanical, electrical or software knowledge, ideally within a trials/test environment (use of test equipment, processes and procedures)
- Familiarity with project management processes and stakeholder engagement
Interested candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV. Due to the security clearance requirements, only applicants eligible for BPSS checks and holding British citizenship (single or dual national) will be considered.
Trials & Test Engineer (Defence sector) in Stevenage employer: Innovate Recruitment Ltd
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