Chief Technologist

Job Summary:

A test engineering specialist to establish a test equipment development capability for the HALCON Systems Development Engineering Division and Operations Division.

Key Accountabilities:

• Establish an in-house test equipment design capability for the development programmes, as well as for the Halcon Operations functions such as Production, Platform Integration and Logistic Support.
• Be a key member in product design reviews in order to influence the testability, reliability, availability, maintainability and producibility of the designs and products.
• Interpret design test specifications and generate production test specifications and procedures (for both hardware and software) in order to develop and produce automated test equipment.
• Gain design intent knowledge for product industrialization and know-how to form a bridge between system engineering, development and production.
• Provide guidance to management as well as development projects regarding technological advancement and best practices in the test engineering environment.
• Assist the Mechatronic engineering department management regarding test strategies, supporting of the integration teams and overall Halcon test infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor subordinates and engineers to facilitate test equipment development tasks and perform responsibilities designated by the programmes.
  

Experience & Education Qualifications:

• At least 21 yr (NTC5), 17 yr (T3), 15 yr (T4/B.Tech) or 10 yr (M.Tech) A multi-area exposure regarding electronic engineering areas such as analogue and digital electronics.
• Expert knowledge of test techniques, NI test software and test equipment development and manufacturing.
• Relevant experience in development engineering environment of precision guided munitions, defense and aerospace industry. (years of relevant experience can be reduced based on qualifications.
• Thorough understanding of the systems engineering process. (Acceptance testing, qualification, field testing, flight testing.)