Reliability & Qualification Engineer at Milkor
MILKOR
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
About The Role
Are you passionate about testing the limits of technology and ensuring mission-critical systems perform under extreme conditions? We're seeking a Reliability & Qualification Engineer to lead our qualification testing efforts across a range of developed units.
You'll be responsible for planning and executing environmental and performance testing in line with defence and aerospace standards like DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-704. From writing procedures to leading test execution and compiling reports, you'll play a critical role in proving the resilience of our systems.
What You'll Be Doing
Qualifications:
This is an opportunity to apply your technical skills in a hands-on, high-impact environment, working alongside experienced professionals committed to excellence in defense and aerospace technology. If you're looking for a challenge and a team that values ownership, adaptability, and forward-thinking - we would like to meet you.
Are you passionate about testing the limits of technology and ensuring mission-critical systems perform under extreme conditions? We're seeking a Reliability & Qualification Engineer to lead our qualification testing efforts across a range of developed units.
You'll be responsible for planning and executing environmental and performance testing in line with defence and aerospace standards like DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-704. From writing procedures to leading test execution and compiling reports, you'll play a critical role in proving the resilience of our systems.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and coordinate the execution of product qualification testing with support from a team of technicians.
- Draft qualification test procedures aligned with relevant environmental and performance standards (e.g. DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704).
- Manage test infrastructure readiness and liaise with internal engineering teams and external testing facilities.
- Conduct and oversee testing activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete data capture.
- Analyse test results, perform root cause analysis where required, and provide engineering feedback to design teams.
- Compile detailed qualification test reports for formal review and sign-off.
- Support continuous improvement in testing methodologies, tools, and team performance.
- Willingness to travel for off-site testing when necessary.
Qualifications:
- BEng or BTech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a relevant testing, reliability, or qualification environment
- Solid understanding of electronic engineering principles
- Hands-on knowledge of environmental and functional qualification testing methodologies
- Familiarity with standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704
- Proficiency in interpreting and applying test procedures, reports, and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Team player with a positive, "get-the-job-done" attitude
- Effective communication skills
- Deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple testing cycles concurrently
This is an opportunity to apply your technical skills in a hands-on, high-impact environment, working alongside experienced professionals committed to excellence in defense and aerospace technology. If you're looking for a challenge and a team that values ownership, adaptability, and forward-thinking - we would like to meet you.
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