Integration and Test Placement Engineer Review

I review documentation that feeds the creation and review of test procedure. I then action these procedures in a testing rig on site, taking note of any issues with the system under test, or with the procedure. I relay these issues back to Systems Engineers who process them and return them to the manufacturer. This process occurs over multiple releases a year

Many of the skills I have learnt have been specific to the department I have been working in. They are also specific to large industries that have the time to iterate slowly and carefully, this is a lot different to any testing I undertook at University. However, my soft skills such as time management, presentation, communication, and people skills have all certainly improved

Absolutely, there are some aspects of the project I'm on that I was handed straight away that I am now a subject matter expert on due to the time that I've spent with it. This has allowed me to make decisions with large ramifications

My manager was excellent in providing me with training to do, both directly and indirectly benefitting my work. I was provided with a mentor who also gave me a lot of suggestions in terms of short and long term guidance. There is also a great early careers community in Portsmouth that were useful for both personal and professional support in the new role

Since more people are returning after covid, the culture is improving. I am lucky to be on a young team with similar interests and we get on really well in the office. Honestly I never expected office culture to appeal as it seemed a bit lame, but I've been proven pleasantly wrong

I loved my placement to the point where I am coming back without a doubt. I love the location, the people, the opportunities and the benefits

Yes

Be prepared to draw on all aspects of your life in the interview, while what you've learned at Uni is useful, they are much more interested in how eager you are to learn, and how well you'll fit with the team