Principal Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is searching for a Principal Test Engineer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will take charge of defining test requirements and leading testing efforts within an innovative environment focused on aerospace and advanced manufacturing. This role is critical for ensuring successful product introduction and production readiness, demanding strong technical skills and collaboration with various teams.

Qualifications

• Strong background in digital and analogue electronics testing in manufacturing.
• Understanding of electrical/electronic test principles and equipment.
• Experience in defining test strategies and validation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain test requirements for new electrical/electronic systems.
• Drive production test readiness and support testing of prototypes.
• Collaborate with design and test equipment teams to develop test solutions.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Electronic Testing

New Product Introduction

Production Readiness

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

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Principal Test Engineer, Swindon, Wiltshire

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Position Available: Principal Test Engineer

Location: Hertfordshire

Experience needed: We are seeking a skilled test engineer with a strong background in electrical/electronic testing, new product introduction, and production test readiness within a complex aerospace or manufacturing environment.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturing team as a Principal Test Engineer, playing a key role in shaping production testing for future systems and sub-systems.

In a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment, you will define test requirements and lead test readiness activities during prototype and initial development phases, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities in terms of cost and quality. This hands-on, influential role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys cross-functional collaboration from early design to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain test requirements for new electrical/electronic systems
• Drive production test readiness and support testing of prototypes
• Develop process flows and test architecture with project teams
• Create and manage Manufacturing Test Requirement Specifications (MTRS)
• Contribute to Process FMEAs and test mitigations
• Collaborate with design and test equipment teams to develop test solutions
• Lead Production Readiness and Industrialisation Reviews
• Estimate testing effort and support validation of production costs
• Maintain test documentation and validation plans

What we need from you:

• Strong background in digital and analogue electronics testing in manufacturing
• Understanding of electrical/electronic test principles and equipment
• Experience in defining test strategies and validation documentation
• Desirable: exposure to RF technology and systems-level testing
• Beneficial: experience in NPI and production test readiness

If you want more details or wish to register your interest, please apply below. We'd love to hear from you!