Principal Test Development Engineer
7 hours ago
Ashford
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 / BenefitsMatched contribution pension scheme with life assuranceGenerous holiday allowanceHealth Cash PlanPrivate Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceEmployee discount portal ResponsibilitiesMaintain and enhance NI-based Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systemsLead the design, development and verification of automated test solutions using TestStand, LabVIEW and FlexStandDesign test fixtures and commission new test capability for products and subsystemsEmbed Design for Test (DFT) principles into new product developmentMentor and support engineers while providing technical leadership within the test functionDevelop documentation, processes and future test strategies to support production and new product introduction Key requirementsStrong hands-on experience with TestStand and automated functional test systemsExperience developing solutions using LabVIEWProven background in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) design, support or test developmentElectronics engineering knowledge including the ability to understand schematicsExperience within a production or manufacturing environmentExperience using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators and data acquisition equipmentMentoring and technical leadershipCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving orientationTestStandLabVIEWFlexStand