Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer

Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer Stevenage based on site Please note SC Clearance is required for this role on a UKEO basis Copello are working with a leading defence organisation to recruit a Principal Test Engineer to join their Manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the introduction of new test systems and be responsible for the testing and diagnostics of electrical and electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies during the development and early production phases. This is an opportunity to play a key role in bringing complex defence products from development into manufacture while ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. Responsibilities Providing Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations. Supporting Test Facility introduction and ensure that appropriate configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions. Supporting testing of electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards, with diagnosis of development test failures down to circuit card and potentially component level, including identification of proposed remedial and corrective actions. Working closely with Operations, design teams and other stakeholders to overcome any technical challenges. Providing technical support and advice to the Test Engineering Team ..... full job details .....