Test Development Engineer - Electronics

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Test Development Engineer - Electronics

Full Time

Solihull, Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Test Systems Design Engineer to join our team in Solihull. In this role you will achieve the introduction of new equipment, design and develop software and hardware required for testing aerospace and military products.

This work covers all aspects of test development, from software/hardware design from requirements definition, integration testing, test process validation, operator training, liaising with internal and external customers and suppliers into the business.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.

What You Will Be Doing

• Development of the Electronics Test platforms and applications; design and develop software and hardware required for testing aerospace and military products.
• Review test requirements and define Electrical, Electronic and Software systems that are capable of meeting current and future demands.
• Coordinate with Electronics Test management, and Technical Project Leads to ensure that planning, building, and commissioning are supported and that equipment is purchased in line with business requirements.
• Fault finding of test systems (at both rig level and test equipment component level), and provide support in resolving technical issues to ensure test requirements are met.
• Develop and document policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure that the development of test platforms and applications are carried out in a controlled way.
• Control of test system hardware design, internally and with external suppliers. Development, integration testing and control of application test software.

Who We’re Looking For

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Degree level in Electronic Engineering or equivalent with working knowledge of electronics test equipment and instrumentation. Also have strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand the level of analysis.
• Software programming skills (C, C#, Teststand, Labview, Python), including commissioning and validation.
• Strong electronics hardware engineering background, preferably in a test environment working on electronics hardware, instrumentation and software development
• Understanding of analogue/ digital interfacing circuitry and methodologies to interface unit under test-to-test equipment platforms, including multiplexers and switching.
• Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment or as a sole contributor on identified projects and able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Experience of data management and reporting, digital technologies and data analytics would be beneficial.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

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