Environmental Test Engineer

Role: Environmental Test Engineer Location: Chatham - On-site Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Environmental Test Engineer needed to join our client, an established electronics engineering firm based in the Chatham area in Kent. Working in the Test Centre which includes a comprehensive EMC test lab you will have the opportunity to be part of a fully equipped 'one-stop' qualification department with a large and varied customer base, from military products to commercial airliner components. Please note this role would require candidates to obtain SC Clearance. What the role of the Environmental Test Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Environmental Test Engineer will include: • Responsibility and management for product qualification work packages, including cost risks and opportunities • Compiling technical test procedures in line with standards and customer requirements • Monitoring and reporting product performance whilst undertaking environmental, EMC, lightning and nuclear hardening tests to military and civil standards • Writing technical test reports, providing technical support to customers, and generating estimates to support new business. • Design and manufacture of EMC Test Harnesses • Providing support to the engineering project management team while overseeing junior personnel What experience you need to be the successful Environmental Test Engineer: • A wide range of experience in the application of EMC standards and environmental - particularly MIL-STD, RTCA DO-160, DEF-STAN • Extensive knowledge and experience with a wide range test environments including; electromagnetic compatibility and lightning, vibration, shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, acceleration and explosive atmosphere • EMC design knowledge • Experience in the generation of technical test procedures and reports • Previous responsibility for qualification work packages Benefits: Overtime, Private Healthcare,14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! This really is a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Test Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.