Principal Test Development Engineer

Ashford District Source: WhatJobs

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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