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Senior Qualification Engineer
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- Rochester, Medway
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £50,000 - £53,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Qualification/ Planning Engineer
Salary: £50,000- £53,000 dependent upon experience
Location: Rochester, Kent
We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Senior Qualification Engineer. The role will be based in Rochester, Kent and will require the successful candidate to be on site 4 days per week, Monday- Thursday with some flexibility to work from home on Fridays. This will be working a 37 hour week with a 1pm optional finish on Fridays.
The company works at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
Working within the Environmental design-proving phase in the Environmental test lab. This is part of the wider Test Centre, which also 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. This role will offer excellent opportunities for career progression. You will also have the chance to work with a diverse and extensive range of products, including those created for military as well as commercial purposes.
You will play a key role in planning, managing, and delivering comprehensive test campaigns for both in‑house and third‑party equipment. Operating within a specialised, purpose‑built test environment, the role provides unique exposure to advanced environmental, EMC, lightning, and nuclear‑hardening test capabilities to meet the qualification requirements used throughout military and civil sectors
Main Responsibilities:
* 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
Benefits:
* Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
* Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
* 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
* Shared Incentive Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary
* Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary
About You:
* A wide range of experience in the application of EMC standards and environmental
* 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
You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years
About Aeropeople:
Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…
Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.
During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.
For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs
Salary: £50,000- £53,000 dependent upon experience
Location: Rochester, Kent
We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Senior Qualification Engineer. The role will be based in Rochester, Kent and will require the successful candidate to be on site 4 days per week, Monday- Thursday with some flexibility to work from home on Fridays. This will be working a 37 hour week with a 1pm optional finish on Fridays.
The company works at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
Working within the Environmental design-proving phase in the Environmental test lab. This is part of the wider Test Centre, which also 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. This role will offer excellent opportunities for career progression. You will also have the chance to work with a diverse and extensive range of products, including those created for military as well as commercial purposes.
You will play a key role in planning, managing, and delivering comprehensive test campaigns for both in‑house and third‑party equipment. Operating within a specialised, purpose‑built test environment, the role provides unique exposure to advanced environmental, EMC, lightning, and nuclear‑hardening test capabilities to meet the qualification requirements used throughout military and civil sectors
Main Responsibilities:
* 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
Benefits:
* Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
* Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
* 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
* Shared Incentive Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary
* Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary
About You:
* A wide range of experience in the application of EMC standards and environmental
* 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
You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years
About Aeropeople:
Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…
Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.
During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.
For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs