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Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World

Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications.

Cyber Business

Ultra I&C's Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.

As Production Test Engineer you will:



Test and fault find to component level, including environmental testing.

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Work with the test team on a wide variety of products at PCB, Sub Assembly, General Assembly, and System Levels.

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Conduct testing & record results accurately ensuring product meets the test schedule parameters prior to delivery.

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Assist with the resolution of technical issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

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Test and fault find to component level, including environmental testing.

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Work with the test team on a wide variety of products at PCB, Sub Assembly, General Assembly, and System Levels.

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Conduct testing & record results accurately ensuring product meets the test schedule parameters prior to delivery.

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Assist with the resolution of technical issues.

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Experience of testing complex RF and digital PCB modules and microprocessor based equipment, ideally in a military/defence based organisation or similar environment.

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Use of both bench test equipment and automated test equipment.

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Be qualified to at least OND/ONC standard in Electronic engineering or equivalent.

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Be able to communicate accurately on technical issues with internal customers both written and verbal.

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Be computer literate.

Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain SC level security clearance.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

* Annual Bonus

* Private Medical Cover

* 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5

* Pension Contribution

* 4 x Life Assurance Cover

* Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday

* Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more

* Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible

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