Overview
In this role you will lead the development of automated test capability for QTS products, driving reliability and performance. You collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to embed test strategies and provide technical leadership in a specialised area. You will stay hands-on with complex electronic and software-based test solutions and shape future test direction. This position offers a meaningful impact on cutting-edge unmanned target systems in a global, production-focused environment.
Pay / Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance
- Health Cash Plan
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance NI-based Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems
- Lead the design, development and verification of automated test solutions using TestStand, LabVIEW and FlexStand
- Design test fixtures and commission new test capability for products and subsystems
- Embed Design for Test (DFT) principles into new product development
- Mentor and support engineers while providing technical leadership within the test function
- Develop documentation, processes and future test strategies to support production and new product introduction
Key requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with TestStand and automated functional test systems
- Experience developing solutions using LabVIEW
- Proven background in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) design, support or test development
- Electronics engineering knowledge including the ability to understand schematics
- Experience within a production or manufacturing environment
- Experience using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators and data acquisition equipment
- Mentoring and technical leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving orientation
- TestStand
- LabVIEW
- FlexStand
Principal Test Development Engineer employer: QinetiQ
At QinetiQ, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Boscombe Down facility, where innovation meets defence technology. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful projects that protect lives. Join us and be part of a diverse team that thrives on collaboration and creativity, all while enjoying the unique advantages of working at a site renowned for its aviation and aerospace capabilities.
