Environmental Test Engineer

Hertfordshire  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Environmental Test Engineer required to work under the guidance of the Test Team Leader, will be responsible for:

  • Liaison with the Project team on test requirements and input to the planning of test campaigns
  • Working to a Test Instruction, configuring and conducting a wide range of environmental tests using vibration, shock and climatic test facilities
  • Applying technical knowledge in a range of Environmental test techniques in compliance with DEF STAN 00-35, Mil Std 810F and other relevant standards
  • Instrumentation and measurement of products undergoing environmental tests
  • Maintaining accurate, timely records of activities
  • Writing test and assessment reports in support of Environmental testing
  • Working closely with other test engineers, project engineers and customers
  • Definition and adaptation of vibration control strategies
  • Conducting investigations into product behaviour and adaptation of tests accordingly
  • Review and investigation of product issues relating to environmental inputs and recommending solutions

The successful candidate will have the below skills/experience:

  • Extensive experience of mechanical (vibration and shock) and climatic environmental testing, ideally within the Defence Sector.
  • Understanding of the requirements of UKAS Accreditation to BS/EN/ISO 17025
  • Operation of climatic chambers and equipment
  • Detailed knowledge of programming and using vibration test controllers/data acquisition systems (experience of LMS controllers/measurement systems would be an advantage).
  • Ability to understand and develop vibration control strategies, o good working knowledge of associated instrumentation and DEF STAN 00-35/Mil-Std-810 testing standards.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of conducting complex vibration tests (eg narrow band random on random or MIMO) would also be a benefit

Candidates must be willing to undergo the security vetting procedure.

Start date
04/06/2018 or ASAP
Duration
6 months
From
Modis
Published at
26.04.2018
Project ID:
1545664
Contract type
Freelance
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