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Lead Test Engineer

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Saab UK is looking for a Lead Test Engineer to join their Fareham team. This role involves engineering test solutions for electro-mechanical products, managing the test engineering group, and overseeing the full lifecycle of test engineering from definition to execution. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification, experience in personnel supervision, and strong skills in National Instruments LabView/TestStand, scripting languages, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Test Engineer within the department, guiding and supporting general Test Engineers.
  • Line manager for the Test Engineering group, managing workload and external third parties.
  • Analyze requirements and conformance specifications to derive test requirements.
  • Plan, design, and communicate test cases to verify and validate requirements across electro-mechanical systems.
  • Responsible for closure of workload packages, management of formal Test Reports, and evidence-based materials.
  • Define the design of test jigs, harnesses, and software for test case execution, including automation.
  • Implement data processing/filtering software to extract relevant results into databases/analysis software.
  • Manage internal test facilities (test tanks, ovens, pools, lifting equipment).
  • Liaise with external test facilities (EMC, vibration, pools, etc.).
  • Perform fault finding and failure analysis.
  • Document and present results and findings.

Requirements

  • HNC or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Competent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
  • Previous experience in personnel supervision/management.
  • Ability to work unsupervised to tight timescales.
  • Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles.
  • Working knowledge of Software principles (embedded and associated tool chains).
  • Competent and able to use Microsoft Office to a high level.
  • Experienced and high-level competence with National Instruments LabView and TestStand software tool chains.
  • Experienced with creating/modifying software scripts/programs (e.g., Python, Visual Basic, C, C++).
  • 3 years in a test-focused role or within test equipment development.
  • Proven experience in data capture and analysis.
  • Expert in Verification & Validation processes and associated tools and techniques.
  • Proven experience working on multi-disciplinary systems (electrical, mechanical, software).
  • Excellent knowledge of test equipment and platforms.
  • Data capture - logging.
  • Ability to create high-quality test reports.
  • Innovative and creative mind-set with technical awareness.
  • Excellent communicator (written and verbal).
  • Enthusiasm, drive, and personality.

Desired Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Desirable).
  • Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering and/or Software (Desirable).
  • National Instruments certified developer (Desirable).
  • Experienced with working with system engineering / project management tools (e.g., EA / DOORS) (Desirable).
  • Experience in the offshore and/or subsea industry (Desirable).
  • Knowledge of product certification, best-practice and industry standards (Desirable).
  • Knowledge of compliance standards and certification (CE / DNV) (Desirable).
  • Expert / advanced user of Microsoft Excel (Desirable).
  • Experience with data archiving / controlled repositories management (Desirable).
  • Previous experience in a customer-facing role (Desirable).

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engineer the most innovative robotic technology for harsh environments.
  • Be part of a team revolutionizing the underwater world with advanced engineering, electronics, and software systems.
  • Work on pioneering electric underwater technology.
  • Join an innovative and agile team dedicated to smart and inspired technology.
  • Opportunities for personal fulfillment and career growth within a growing company.
  • Saab offers competitive conditions for employees to succeed.
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Company

Saab

Job Posted

3 weeks ago

Expires

in 21 hours

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Fareham, United Kingdom

Qualification

Bachelor, Diploma

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