Systems Engineer

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.

Brief Job Descripton

This is your chance to work for the UKs premier test engineering company who supply cutting-edge test and measurement solutions to some of the world’s leading high-tech manufacturers. This role will report directly to the Engineering Leader and forms a key part of the Engineering Team.

The successful candidate will be tasked with taking engineering requirements from customers and designing bespoke software solutions that are able to be delivered within time and cost constraints. This will involve interfacing with both commercial off the shelf (COTS) components as well as custom designed interfaces, LabVIEW and other software programs. The role will involve the creation of system concepts, bespoke software and fault finding. This important role will provide an opportunity to design and engineer a wide range of bespoke products which allows our client’s customers to benefit from our high quality engineered solutions that are consistently delivered on time, in full. Candidates must be self-motivated and have a passion for engineering, delivering projects on time and be keen to gain experience designing, developing, testing and commissioning a wide range of equipment.

Key requirements

•     3+ Years Software design and development in National Instruments LabVIEW (CLD+ preferred)

•     Demonstratable experience of software design process from development through to validation

•     Experience in automated test, measurement or control

•     System design and specification documentation

•     Creation of top-level system drawings and diagrams

•     Liaise with customers on specific project requirements

•     Produce fit for purpose software within time and project constraints

•     System integration test and fault finding including on-site works

Essential Criteria

• Team player with drive to progress to senior level
• Good knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW
• Proven track record of systems engineering
• Ability to create high level system level designs by specifying instrumentation and sensors
• Sociable style with good drive and dedication
• Good communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Motivation and a desire to contribute to a dynamic business
• Solid ability to work to tight timescales to deliver projects on time
• Able to interpret customer requirements
• Able to work within tight budget and timescales
• Able to self-manage to confidently achieve targets
• Able to work in a multi skilled design team
• Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of GPIB, RS232, TCPIP, LXI
• Experience with National Instruments hardware including PXI and cRIO
• Experience using C/C++
• Previous experience of the aerospace and defence industry
• Proven track record of designing bespoke test equipment

Hours of work

37.5 hours a week flexi time. Start anytime from 7am - 10am. 9am - 3pm on a Friday

Benefits

Flexible Home working

22 days holiday (includes 3 days factory closure between Christmas and New Year)

Non-contributory health scheme

Pension scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Electric Car Charging

To apply for the role candidates must

Have nationality from a NATO member country. Right to work is not sufficient.

Be capable of passing SC clearance