Principal Test Development Engineer

Location: Foundation Park, Maidenhead, United Kingdom; onsite

Company

Ultra Intelligence & Communications’ Cyber business develops advanced cryptographic and key management solutions for customers operating at tactical and strategic levels.

What you will do

• Design and implement test solutions for new electronic products through development, qualification, and production.
• Lead design-for-test activities and define efficient, cost-effective test solutions.
• Design test facilities and produce documentation for manufacturing and testing.
• Develop test software and firmware, support facility manufacture, and commission facilities, including calibration procedures.
• Create test procedures and collaborate with engineering teams on software interface protocols.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing and legacy test equipment while managing information security.

Requirements

• Proficiency developing automated test programs using National Instruments TestStand and CVI or LabView.
• Strong experience with C-based programming.
• Experience creating basic 2D mechanical drawings and electrical circuit drawings and wiring information for test boxes and cables.
• Skill in producing consistent written instructions for performing tests and proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio, and other standard office tools.
• Experience developing tests for digital FPGA-based products and RF products up to 20 GHz.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain SC to DV security clearance.
• Must be a British Citizen resident in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience testing Ethernet, I2C, SPI, RS232, and RS485 interfaces.
• Experience using JTAG test methods with JTAG Technologies Provision tools.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and DAOS.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role with flexible working hours and the opportunity for a 1pm finish on Fridays.
• Annual bonus scheme, private medical cover, pension contribution, and 4x life assurance cover.
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Flexible benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme and will writing support.
• Security Clearance Allowance where relevant and subject to holding the required clearance.
• Equal opportunity and inclusive working environment with support for flexible working requests where possible.