Principle Test Engineer in Edinburgh, Scotland

The opportunity: Are you interested in developing test equipment for some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing test equipment for projects such as the SAAB Gripen jet, then Leonardo would like to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced Principal Test Equipment Engineer to join the development team on a complex Automatic Test Equipment system within Product & MRO Services of the Customer Support Services Solutions (CS3) at our Edinburgh based site.

You will be required to work within a multi-disciplined engineering team in the delivery of technical solutions for the project. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of engineering activities including, but not limited to, involvement with the design and development of solutions for Automatic Test Equipment systems, integration testing, qualification, certification and customer acceptance. This will involve liaison with internal/external customers, other functions within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) and engineering sub-contractors.

What you'll do as a Principal Test Equipment Engineer:

• Key contributor to the creation and delivery of the technical solution within a defined work package area, ensuring that it meets all stakeholder requirements
• Development and deployment of test programs
• Hardware and software integration of test programs
• Design of systems, interfaces and cable assemblies
• Work closely with internal IPT Functions, support to Production and liaison with external customers stakeholders
• Ensure the application of appropriate tools / techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in own area of expertise
• Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options
• Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for adoption of best practice
• Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering.

What we need from you:

• Demonstrated experience of technical solution development within a multi-disciplinary team
• Integration experience using software languages such as CVI, C, C++
• Integration experience in a NI Test Stand environment
• LF/Digital and / or RF/uW hardware integration experience
• Offsite / Overseas test integration experience
• Hands on experience of hardware full design process and lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Product safety legislation
• Experience in capturing and analysing stakeholder needs to help guide the development of solutions capable of meeting the needs of future operational environments
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an ability to influence and adapt according to changing demands.
• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders from a wide range of organisations, disciplines, backgrounds and levels of seniority, including managing relationships with customers and/or suppliers.
• Ability to maintain engineering best practice, including looking externally to sources such as academia or other industries
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving difficult issues to conclusion

Intrinsic Factors:

• This is an Edinburgh factory based role using ATE systems however the successful candidate may also have to visit customers in other parts of the UK and abroad.
• The successful candidate will be expected to work full time hours and shift patterns in a flexible and demanding environment.
• The nature of the Engineering projects means that any candidate being considered for the position must:

• Have Secret security clearance
• Have a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK
• Have the clearance to see caveated information such as UK eyes only and ITAR INDWIN

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!