Hardware Design Engineer, North West

Test Solutions are a computing systems organisation whose primary function is the provision and support of data acquisition / simulation / server-based systems. The role will focus primarily on the development of a number of server facilities and associated client and networked storage facilities for a new Mission Planning System being delivered to the RAF over the next 18 months. Day to day: Hardware Design, both mechanical and electrical Computer Aided Design - using Microsoft Visio software to design modular computing server cabinets Hardware build of modular computing server cabinets, using basic hand and power tools (screwdrivers, spanners, drills, etc.) Configuration activities Documentation and release of built products Expectations: Experience of the full hardware lifecycle and a sound knowledge of Microsoft Visio 2010 Professional Excellent two-way communication skills, as they will need to work with other engineers at a range of levels including both the MoD and RAF customer. Design, document, assemble, install and release a number of server-centred multi-client systems and assist the team through product development in tight delivery timescales. Be willing to travel to customer sites in the UK, using road and / or air transport, spending periods of up to 2 weeks away. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: To deliver hardware to the customer's programme, within allocated budgets, according to the standards in the TS Quality Management System. Matchtech acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc. Gattaca Plc provides support services to Matchtech and may assist with processing your application