SC Cleared Test Development Engineer

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Role: Test Development Engineer

Location: Glenrothes, Scotland

Length: 12 Months initially

IR35: Outside

Rate: Negotiable

Our client is looking for a Test Development Engineer to design, build and commission custom functional test equipment. The candidate must have the following skill set.

Key skills:

*Degree or equivalent in a scientific, engineering or other relevant subject

*Experience in the hardware design of test equipment such as:-

- Actuator systems

- GPS systems

- Switched Mode PSUs from W to kW

- High speed serial and parallel communication interfaces

- RF test development

- FPGA, DSP

- Precision Analogue A/D & D/A convertors

- Small signal analogue measurement techniques

*Experience in software design of test equipment using languages / tools, such as:-

- LabView

- Test Stand

- LabView CVI

- C#

*Use of PLCS and PIC Micro-controllers

*Experienced in Design Engineering and full product lifecycles

*Problem analysis and resolution

*Experience within a project management environment - exposure to or an understanding of Earned Value reporting techniques would be of benefit

*Strong knowledge of electronics design and manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies and production platforms

*Ability to process data efficiently to provide solutions to problems and communicate the outcomes at all levels

*Ability to be a team player who is willing to take ownership of problems and participate fully in team activities

*Ability to contribute to specific improvements in the Development of Production Programs' effectiveness, efficiency and optimisation

*Ability to understand and promote the use of Equipment / Machine SPC to identify potential issues and prevent them

*Understanding of the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

*Proven technical presentation skills

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.