Lead Test Equipment Engineer - Validation (Hybrid)

Electus Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Pension up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexi leave

Job summary

Electus Recruitment is seeking a Principal Test Development Engineer in the UK. The role involves owning complex test equipment development, leading work packages, and shaping solutions across the full product lifecycle within a defence context.

The ideal candidate will have a strong hardware test background, experience in design proving and EMC testing, and be able to document technical activities clearly. Hybrid working and a competitive package are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in hardware test equipment design and development.
• Experience with design proving and performance testing.
• Understanding of qualification processes including environmental and EMC testing.
• Strong technical documentation and report writing capability.
• Experience leading work packages or technical deliveries is advantageous.
• Military, aerospace or similarly regulated industry experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Define and specify test strategies for complex hardware test equipment solutions
• Support design reviews, manufacturing activities and technical problem solving
• Identify opportunities to improve testing and diagnostic approaches
• Lead work packages, coordinate technical deliverables and support engineering teams
• Contribute to system integration, validation and qualification activities
• Work with stakeholders across an international engineering environment

Skills

Hardware test design

Test equipment development

Performance testing

EMC testing

Technical documentation

Team leadership

Regulated industry experience

Job description

Electus Recruitment is seeking a Principal Test Development Engineer in the UK. The role involves owning complex test equipment development, leading work packages, and shaping solutions across the full product lifecycle within a defence context.

The ideal candidate will have a strong hardware test background, experience in design proving and EMC testing, and be able to document technical activities clearly. Hybrid working and a competitive package are offered.