A Production Test Engineer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage.Candidates must have HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test.Overview of department: Manufacturing departmentResponsibilities: Production test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level. Testing of complex electronic and electrical equipment, and diagnosis of production test failures down to component level. Identification of corrective action, in a timely manner allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme. Assessment of Test Equipment issues, directing support services to resolve equipment failures. Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements. Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action. Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated equipment. An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage. Good planning and organising skills. Communication skills, with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing. A