Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Test Solutions Engineer to support the Engineering Management and development of Test Solutions.
As the engineering point of contact and Principal Engineer for the subcontract of complex test solutions, the Principal Test Solutions Engineer will need to be a talented and experienced Engineer, familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally RF, Digital and analogue based) Test Solutions.
The scope of work can range from design and technical problem solving to test solution development.
Create and capture Test Equipment Requirements for RF, Digital and Analogue based test systems
Create and capture Production Test Requirements for main equipment, covering PCB and System Level testing
Support subcontracting complex test solutions to the supply chain
Support the relationships between LEUK and 3rd party suppliers to deliver test solutions to schedule and budget, working alongside other functions/teams
Ensure the main product supplier technical queries are resolved in a timely manner
Ensure effective implementation of the company's Life-cycle design reviews
Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies e.g. with test solutions or obsolescence
Maintain the main equipment configuration baseline with 3rd party supplier information
Support the integration and commissioning of delivered test solutions
Input to Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards
Concession management - ensuring effective closure plans are in place and enacted
Perform Design for Test assessments on analogue, digital and RF products
Requirements
Hands-on experience of designing complex Test Solutions for the full life cycle
Good understanding of a range of electronic technologies from dc to light or a good understand of Systems/Software engineering lifecycle.
Experience of working with external suppliers and outsourcing complex work packages.
Experience of NI LabVIEW & TestStand.
Degree qualified (or equivalent)
Good schedule planning and budget control experience
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team working skills
Knowledge of engineering life cycle and business process.
It would be nice if you had:
Good understanding of digital/analogue/RF systems with ESM and ECM
Experience of working in the defence electronics sector, ideally with airborne sensor systems.
Chartered Engineer status, or a member of a professional engineering institution
Travel within the UK and Europe may be required for this role.
Security Clearance
Why join us
Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
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