Ground Trials Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Enhanced pension

Flexible leave days

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions seeks a highly capable engineer to take ownership of complex ground trials for advanced defence systems. You will build expertise across disciplines, supporting large-scale programmes and specialist testing environments.

Based in Hertfordshire with a mix of onsite and remote working, this permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus and enhanced pension, plus flexible leave options.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Experience in engineering, trials, test or validation environments.
• Able to communicate technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working independently within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, preparation and delivery of ground trials for complex engineering systems.
• Develop and implement test activities to demonstrate system performance and safety.
• Analyze technical data, interpret trial results and produce clear reports.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, safety and validation disciplines.
• Contribute to long-term proving strategies and identify risks and objectives.
• Assist management of test programmes, coordinating activities and inputs.
• Support investigations and root cause analysis during testing.
• Gain expertise across environmental, EMC, mechanical trials and system validation.

Skills

Independent worker

Analytical thinking

Communication to technical audiences

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Summary

Take ownership of complex trial activities that support the progression of advanced defence systems. Build your expertise across multiple technical disciplines while gaining exposure to large-scale programmes and specialist testing environments.

Where You Will Work

Hertfordshire-based, with a mixture of onsite and remote working. This is a permanent, full-time role.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of ground trials for complex engineering systems throughout development and validation phases
• Developing and implementing test activities that demonstrate system performance, safety and suitability for operational use
• Analysing technical data, interpreting trial results and producing clear reports to support engineering and programme decisions
• Working closely with specialists across systems engineering, safety, integration and validation disciplines to ensure successful test outcomes
• Contributing to long-term proving and verification strategies, helping to identify risks, define test objectives and improve trial effectiveness
• Assisting with the management of test programmes, coordinating activities, equipment, facilities and stakeholder inputs to ensure efficient delivery
• Supporting investigations, problem resolution and root cause analysis activities when issues arise during testing
• Building expertise across a range of specialist test environments including environmental testing, electromagnetic compatibility, mechanical trials and system validation activities

Your Experience

• Previous experience within engineering test, trials, validation, integration, verification or system proving environments
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical information and make evidence-based recommendations
• Experience of planning, conducting or supporting structured engineering test activities
• Confident communicator capable of presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to identify problems, propose improvements and support continuous development of engineering processes
• Understanding of safety, risk management, assurance or compliance processes within a regulated engineering environment would be advantageous
• Practical engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, electronic or software-based systems would be beneficial
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across engineering, project and operational functions
• Exposure to defence, aerospace, nuclear or other highly regulated technical sectors would be advantageous

Essential Requirements

Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance

• Experience within engineering, trials, test or validation environments
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Defence, regulated industry or complex engineering environment experience

What's in it for You

Basic salary up to £55,000 per annum, with the addition of annual bonus, enhanced pension contribution, paid overtime options and additional flexible leave days.

Equal Opportunities

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.

These vacancies require Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.