Senior Test Development Engineer
RTX Corporation, Hare Street, Harlow
Senior Test Development Engineer
Salary Not Specified
RTX Corporation, Hare Street, Harlow
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: e6b0e7d0f7cf4223880b5c721fae186b
Full Job Description
Responsible for the design, development, verification and validation, along with through life technical support of software and information & communication technology for test solutions.
Main Duties
- Design of test solution software, and the control and automation of test systems.
- To take responsibility for the design and overall quality of the test solution software and provide leadership and guidance for junior engineers.
- Realisation of complex system requirements to provide robust and reliable test solutions.
- Responsibility for the complete implementation of detailed technical items and an understanding/appreciation of system level items.
- Collaboration with other team members (including hardware, software, systems engineers) to agree system designs, interfaces and protocols etc.
- Produce and maintain high quality technical and user documentation at all lifecycle stages using Microsoft Office and other appropriate tools.
- Perform configuration and change management of software and document artefacts in accordance with agreed process and using appropriate tools
- Development of appropriate test software and procedures, both informal and formal, to prove the correct operation of test solutions.
- Maintain the test software and manage change throughout its lifecycle.
- Design Authority for test system software. Upholding of design standards and methodologies.
- Monitoring and reporting of progress of test development activities to immediate supervisor and development team.
- Provide support to end users answering queries & resolving technical issues.
- Proactively support company compliance to Health and Safety legislation through adherence to company polices, processes and practices.
- Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct.
- Test Engineering Software Lead for a small/medium scale test engineering program
- Application of IPDS and relevant organisational processes. Key contributor at Gate/Design reviews.
- Accountable for engineering specific risks and opportunities.
- Provides guidance on Test Development processes and tools.
- Contribute to section/business area resource planning with a working understanding of Microsoft Project tools.
- Ability to identify and engage the appropriate SME's to support the Test Development Engineering activities.
- Contributor/Approver for standard/tailored test development process including IPDS gates and content
- Interface to external customers and suppliers.
Degree qualified in Computer Science/related subject. - Expert in NI LabView with extensive breadth of industrial experience including:
- Use and integration of test automation hardware e.g., DIO, DAQ, mixed-signal interfaces and switching.
- Experience of software configuration management and change management tools.
- Strong understanding of common test architectures e.g., GPIB, USB-TMC, PXI, LXI
- Strong understanding of common communications architectures e.g., Serial, Ethernet
- Experienced in the use of common test equipment
- Understanding of software development lifecycles, methodologies and tools.
- Ability to write comprehensive technical design and project documentation.
- Relevant test development industry experiences using one or more of:
- NI TestStand, NI CVI, C, C++, C#
- Excellent software and ICT troubleshooting skills using Microsoft OS.
- Able to support/debug system integration.
- Appreciation of test hardware electronic and mechanical design
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
- Good communicator
- Electronic Engineering qualifications and/or experience.
- Experience in other software development languages. HP/Agilent VEE
- Understanding of avionics communication buses e.g., MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429
- Experience in process improvement projects and process documentation.
- Experience with other operating systems/platforms e.g., Linux, RTOS, NI-FPGA.
- Knowledge of environmental testing
- SC clearance
At Raytheon UK, we are committed to fostering a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as fundamental pillars of our organisational culture. We believe that the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our employees are invaluable assets that drive innovation and excellence in everything we do. - 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
- 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.
- Flexible Benefits scheme.
- Discretionary Bonus scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays
- Hybrid Working Model
Highly Desirable:
In embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Raytheon UK strengthens its ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges. We are proud to create a workplace where all individuals can thrive and contribute to the advancement of technology, security, and a better future for all. Our aim is for our employees to produce the best work of their lives so together we build a stronger, more inclusive future.
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