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Implement data processing/ filtering software in a variety of packages to extract relevant results into databases / analysis software packages Manage the internal test facilities (test tanks, ovens, pools, lifting equipment) Liaise with external test facilities (EMC, vibration, pools, etc) Fault finding and failure analysis Documentation and presentation of results and findings.Essential Skills: HNC or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline Competent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Previous experience in personnel supervision / management, to coach and mentor staff and manage their workload Ability to work unsupervised to tight timescales Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles Working knowledge of Software principles in relation to products - 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 within a test and measurement environment Experienced with creating / modifying software scripts / programs e.g. Python, Visual Basic, C, C++, etc. 3 years in a test focused role, or within test equipment development Proven experience in data capture and analysis Expert in the 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 Create high quality test reports Innovative and creative mind-set with technical awareness Excellent communicator: both written and verbal Enthusiasm, drive and personality!Desirable: Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering and/or Software National Instruments certified developer Experienced with working with system engineering / project management tools - EA / DOORS / etc. Experience in the offshore and/or subsea industry Knowledge of product certification, best-practice and industry standards Knowledge of compliance standards and certification (CE / DNV) Expert / advanced user of Microsoft Excel. Experience with data archiving / controlled repositories management Previous experience in a customer-facing roleBy submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)