Overview
In this role you will join the Test Solutions team to develop and validate hardware/software test solutions for complex electronic systems (RF, digital, analogue). You’ll collaborate across multidisciplinary groups to capture requirements, manage parts and documentation, and support life-cycle reviews. You will craft testing approaches from specification to validation, primarily using LabVIEW and TestStand, and engage with suppliers on make/buy decisions to mitigate risks. This is a hands-on, impact-driven engineering position at the heart of defence electronics testing.
Responsibilities
- Design and solve technical problems to develop test solutions
- Support requirements capture for Test Equipment Requirement Specifications (TERS)
- Control parts and documentation, including change management
- Ensure effective implementation of life-cycle design reviews
- Develop hardware/software test solutions from requirements to testing
- Software development using LabVIEW & TestStand
- Support supplier management and project Make/Buy decisions
- Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies (e.g., obsolescence)
Key requirements
- Good understanding of a range of electronic technologies
- Experience working with external suppliers
- Degree qualified (or equivalent)
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrate team working skills
- communication
- teamworking
- stakeholder engagement
- LabVIEW
- TestStand
- DOORS (or equivalent requirements capture tool)
Test Solutions Engineer in Luton employer: Leonardo DRS
Leonardo is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. As a Campaign Manager, you'll thrive in a culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, supported by comprehensive benefits including an award-winning pension scheme and access to over 4,000 online courses. With flexible working options and a commitment to inclusion, Leonardo empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the defence and aerospace sector while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
