TEST SOLUTIONS HARDWARE ENGINEER

Role Summary

We have an exciting new contract opportunity based in Warton as a Test Solutions Hardware Engineer.

The role will be an initial 12-month contract and will provide you with the opportunity to work within a major defence company and support production and delivery of IT hardware racks/cabinets to the RAF and and other export Defence industry customers.

Key Responsibilities

Interpretation of higher-level 'system' requirements to aid with the production of the cabinets.

Hardware build of modular computing server cabinets, using basic hand and power tools (screwdrivers, spanners, drills, etc.)

Installation of network cabling within the cabinets and power distribution hardware

Assessment of safety and environmental risks

Production of safety test procedures to satisfy the electrical test requirements for compliance to the Low Voltage Directive (and CE Marking or equivalent).

Production of basic functional test procedures to confirm that selected IT hardware is operational

Adherence to relevant Air and departmental design standards and processes.

Supporting internal design reviews including formal Engineering Lifecycle Design Reviews.

Supporting hardware commissioning at customer premises.

Complete all hardware configuration activities including documentation and release.

Completion of all activities to the agreed budget and delivery schedule.Key skills & qualifications

Microsoft Visio 2010 Professional.

Follow Hardware and electrical design.

Good Technical report writing (MS Office tools).

Essential - Competent in the build of IT computing cabinets

Essential - Competent in the use of Microsoft Visio 2010 Professional or similar CAD package

Essential - Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Desirable - Degree educated in a science/engineering discipline or HND/HNC

Desirable - Knowledge of and conformance to the MoD JSP480 regulations would be an advantage

Desirable - Competent in IT cabinet design including electrical

Knowledge of and conformance to the MoD JSP480 regulations would be an advantage but not essential

What we're looking for in you

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Well-developed analytical/ problem solving/ decision making skills.

Strong organisational skills who is adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Stakeholder management skills.

Location: Warton

Rate: £40.00 per hour (inside IR35)

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