Structural Test Engineer

Structural Test Engineer

We are looking for a Structural Test Engineer to join our experienced team within the Environmental Engineering and Facilities (EE&F) department, working in our test laboratory at Stevenage. You will be working with a range of test facilities to support high technology product development, formal qualification and failure investigations, whilst also being involved in the development of new techniques to improve effectiveness and reliability. There will be opportunities to use your problem solving and innovative skills, with an ability to shape future improvement of products within a world leading company in the Defence Sector.

Location: Stevenage

What we are looking for:

*Practical person with proven analytical and problem solving skills
*Effective at working in teams with strong interpersonal skills
*Experience of structural testing, including derivation of test configurations, application of loads, actuator / tensile test machine control systems and data acquisition systems.
*Good working knowledge of instrumentation types
*Relevant experience of defence standards
*A strong ability to identify the correct technical solution and drive this though with the Customer.
*Practical knowledge of positioning and soldering Strain Gauges.



What you'll be doing

*Provide expertise in defining structural and fatigue test activities in support of product development.
*Accountable for delivery of all structural and fatigue testing aspects of assigned projects.
*Plan, manage and deliver assigned project tasks or work packages to the required quality, timescale and budget.
*Ensure effective communication regarding structural and fatigue aspects with stakeholders.


Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (potential £50,000+)

37 hour week.
Paid over time or may accrue an additional 15 days holiday
Bonus (paid for past 12 years)
Pension 4%+6% OR 6% +8%
Life assurance
Flexible working hours (core hours 9.30-4pm Mon-Thurs 9.30-12.30 Friday)
Share Scheme
25 days holiday + Bank Holiday (option to buy additional 5 days)
Child Care Vouchers
Shopping vouchers
Technology purchase scheme
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Covid19 Update: Haven't furloughed any staff, no redundancies and continue to hire for an extremely busy order book. Interviews all being conducted via telephone and virtually. Staff currently happily working from home.

As Structural Test Engineer you will earn a competitive salary (£45,000+), and a comprehensive benefits package with exceptional career progression opportunities.

Send your CV or call today for more information on this Structural Test Engineer opportunity.
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** You will need to hold or be eligible to obtain security clearance**

** Only applications from people eligible to work in the UK will be considered. Unfortunately for this role we cannot offer sponsorship. **