Test & Acceptance Engineer

Knowledge, skills and experience


Experience (5 years +) in performing test activities

Specialism within an engineering discipline would be an advantage, i.e. electrical, mechanical, acoustic etc.

Background in engineering, marine, aerospace, rail or nuclear discipline would be an advantage.

Knowledge and understanding of Engineering lifecycles and processes is desirable

Experience in environmental testing would be an advantage but is not essential

Understanding of electrical and/or mechanical testing is desirable

Preferably have an understanding of military systems in particular maritime systems

Must be capable of writing technical reports and have experience of writing independently and extracting information from technical

experts

Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or working to achieve

membership is desirable

Experience with Standards particularly Military biased Def. Stan, Mil-Spec etc. is preferable

Experience with DOORS or DOORS NG would be an advantage


Key accountabilities may include


Responsibilities vary greatly according to the size and type of project, but typically they will include:
Lead test phases and events for given projects
Create and develop test plans, procedures and schedules for verification of design testing
Prepare and agree test activities working to budgets and timescales for given projects
Undertake testing and implement test solutions including qualification work
Support integration and Set To Work of the project
Provide testing expertise where appropriate
Analysis and evaluation of test evidence and interpretation of test data
Writing of reports and test documentation
Purpose of job To lead/perform test activities and produce test documentation on allocated projects in support of the
project T&A Manager in order to test and qualify our innovative leading edge products for customer use.
Reporting relationships Team Leader/Head of Engineering Integration/Head of Engineering Division

Location Winfrith

Key accountabilities may include (continued)
Ensure all test activities that are performed conform to external/internal requirements and necessary standards including Safety standards
Support the T&A Manager of the project including with bid activities


The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).
Apply now if you’re seeking a new challenge as an accomplished Test and Acceptance Engineer or call/message Ian on 07734 406 996.