Junior Test Engineer
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Job description
As a Junior Test Engineer, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that customer systems meet Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and TEMPEST requirements, directly contributing to the safety, performance and compliance of critical defence and security systems.
Day-to-day, you'll support the planning, setup and execution of EMC/TEMPEST tests, work with customer equipment, perform hands-on measurement activities and contribute to the creation of detailed test documentation under UKAS accreditation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the development of EMC test plans under guidance
- Setting up customer equipment for EMC and TEMPEST testing
- Conducting EMC/TEMPEST measurements using specialist RF equipment
- Analysing test data and contributing to detailed technical test reports
- Working closely with senior engineers and customers to support successful test delivery, This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Set working times are Monday-Friday, on-site 5 days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Requirements
Essential experience of the Junior Test Engineer:
- Strong interest in RF engineering, EMC or electronics testing
- Experience or exposure to hands-on electronics or RF measurement activities
- Ability to write clear and concise technical documents including test plans and reports
- Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers
- Willingness to work away from home in the UK or overseas for short periods
- Ability to set up and use oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analysers, antennas or similar equipment, * Electrical or electronics-based Apprenticeship at NVQ Level 3
- Or HNC/HND in an electrical or electronics discipline
- Demonstrable academic or project experience in electronics, EMC or RF
We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
Benefits & conditions
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
