Lead Test Development Engineer

gevernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Stafford seeks a Lead Test Development Engineer to design, develop, and implement end-to-end production test solutions for high-voltage applications, bridging hardware and software to ensure safe, reliable equipment.

You will lead tests from Design for Test evaluation through commissioning and operator training, collaborate with global teams and outsourcing partners, and drive compliance with PUWER, WEEE, RoHS, and REACH.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong LabVIEW and embedded software skills.
• Advocate Design-for-Test (DfT) principles.
• Hands-on with high-voltage testing challenges.
• Able to explain complex test requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build, design, and implement robust end-to-end production test solutions for high-voltage applications.
• Bridge hardware and software by developing test systems that integrate circuitry with software (LabVIEW/embedded).
• Ensure safety and compliance with PUWER, WEEE, RoHS, and REACH as a standard of excellence.
• Resolve complex issues with fault-finding and debugging as the technical lead.
• Lead projects from Design for Test evaluation through commissioning and operator training.
• Collaborate with global teams and outsourcing partners to keep test solutions world-class.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Computer Science

LabVIEW & Embedded

DfT Advocate

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

BSc Eng/CSE

Tools

LabVIEW

Embedded Systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova, we don’t just manufacture high-voltage technology—we ensure it is bulletproof. We are looking for a Lead Test Development Engineer to join our team in Stafford. You will be the architect behind the test solutions that validate our modules and products, ensuring that our equipment meets the highest safety and reliability standards before it ever hits the grid.

If you are a hands-on engineer who loves the intersection of software, hardware, and high-voltage power systems, we have a challenge for you.

Job Description

Your Impact

You will be the bridge between R&D and the production line. Your designs will define how we measure excellence, your software will drive the efficiency of our manufacturing, and your troubleshooting will ensure that our global energy projects remain safe, reliable, and on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Build the Future of Test:Design, develop, and implement robust, end-to-end production test solutions for high-voltage applications.
• Bridge Hardware and Software:Develop test systems that integrate sophisticated electronic circuitry with custom software (LabVIEW/embedded), ensuring they are as reliable as the products they test.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance:Lead the charge on PUWER, WEEE, RoHS, and REACH compliance, making safety-critical testing not just a requirement, but a standard of excellence.
• Solve the Complex:Get hands-on with fault-finding and debugging. When a production challenge arises, you will be the technical lead identifying the root cause.
• Lead the Lifecycle:Manage your projects from the initial "Design for Test" evaluation through to planning, commissioning, and training the operators who will use your systems.
• Collaborate Globally:Partner with internal cross-functional teams and external outsourcing partners to ensure our test solutions are world-class.

Who You Are

• A Technical Expert:You have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, paired with significant experience in a high-tech manufacturing or testing environment.
• A LabVIEW & Embedded Pro:You have the coding skills to build test automation that is efficient, scalable, and accurate.
• A "Design for Test" Advocate:You understand that great testing begins in the design phase, and you advocate for DfM/DfT principles at every turn.
• A Natural Problem Solver:You don’t shy away from complex circuitry or high-voltage challenges; you find clarity in the details.
• An Effective Communicator:You can explain complex test requirements to operators, management, and suppliers with equal clarity and confidence.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to see your designs implemented in a real-world manufacturing environment. Based in our Stafford hub, you will be working on systems that power the energy transition, supported by a global team of experts. We offer a culture that prioritizes your autonomy, professional development, and the chance to leave a lasting mark on our manufacturing excellence.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No